Apply Area and Pythagorean Theorem to a prism

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Homework Statement



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Homework Equations


Formula for Area of a retangle : A = L x W
Pythagorean theorem: A2 + b2 = c2

The Attempt at a Solution



So I am pretty sure I did it correct but I just want to be 100% certain I will get this right, By the way its a picture cause I found it easier to just snip it then copy paste.

Thank you in advance for your help
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Looks ok, as long as we disregard the fact that an area isn't measured in cubic feet and the "entire roof" is not 240 sqft. Calculation A, text D . :biggrin:
 
He will not need approximately 15; he will need to buy exactly 15. It would not be possible to buy 0.54 of a bundle.
 
@har your right just noticed that and thanks you

@fresh thanks you to :)