Figure ABCDE below represents a vegetable garden in which AE=12m, AB=36m and CD=24m.

      

Figure ABCDE below represents a vegetable garden in which AE=12m, AB=36m and CD=24m. Angle DEA is a right angle. The distance from A to D is 15m. A perpendicular distance from C to AB is 10m.
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What is the area of the garden?

A. 474 m2
B. 390 m2
C. 354 m2
D. 300 m2

  

Answers


Wilfred
The correct answer is [B]

- Area of triangle DEA
122 +h2 = 152
144 + h2 = 225
H2 = 225=144
H2 = 81
H = v81
H= 9
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Wilfykil answered the question on August 2, 2019 at 11:33


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