To calculate: The amount of fabric would be necessary to make a curtain for the doorway.
Answer to Problem 12MCQ
The fabric necessary to make a curtain for the doorway is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The most predominant shape in Incan architecture is the trapezoid. The doorway given is
Concept Used:
The area of the trapezoidal shape whose parallel sides are
Calculation:
As per the given question
The width of the top of trapezoid doorway is
The width of the bottom of trapeziod doorway is
A person who is
The fabric necessary for this doorway means we have to find the area of this doorway,
Area of trapezoid shape is
Now,
Area of the doorway is
Conclusion:
The fabric necessary to make a curtain for the doorway is
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