Is the Set Defined by a Continuous Almost Everywhere Function Rectifiable?

In summary, the conversation discusses how to show that the set S, defined as {(x,y): 0 <= y <= g(x), a <= x <= b}, is rectifiable. It is mentioned that one way to approach this is by showing that S is bounded and that the boundary of S has measure zero. The issue at hand is proving that S is bounded, given that g is only continuous almost everywhere and it is uncertain if g is bounded on [a,b]. The definition of rectifiable is also mentioned, stating that a set S is rectifiable if its volume can be calculated. However, it is later mentioned that the problem has been solved.
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let g:[a,b] -> R be a function that is continuous almost everywhere. assume that g(x) > 0 on [a,b]. Show that the set
S = { (x,y): 0 <= y <= g(x) , a <= x <= b} is rectifiable.

One way to attack it, is to show that S is bounded and boundary of S has measure zero. the problem I am having is how to show that S is bounded, since g is continuous a.e. I don't now whether or not g is bounded on [a,b].

any comments at all are strongly appreciated, thanks.
 
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forgot to mention the definition of rectifiable here: a (bounded) set S is rectifiable if

[tex]\int_{S} 1[/tex] exists. (so it has volume.)update: PROBLEM HAS BEEN SOLVED.
 
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