Question

a construction company is ordering more yield signs to put up before starting road work. to estimate the cost of the signs, the company needs to determine the area of each sign. explain how to determine the area of the sign. be sure to include your calculations.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify base and height

Base = 36 in, height = 32 in

Step2: Apply triangle area formula

Area = $\frac{base \times height}{2} = \frac{36 \times 32}{2}$

Step3: Calculate the result

$\frac{1152}{2} = 576$

Answer:

576 square inches