CPM Homework Help : MC1 Problem 6-109

Melissa wants to re-sod her yard (replace the grass). Her backyard has a rectangular lawn area that measures $24\frac{1}{2}$ feet by $18$ feet. Her front yard has two rectangular areas, one of which measures $18\frac{1}{2}$ feet by $14\frac{1}{2}$ feet. The other measures $12\frac{1}{2}$ feet by $14\frac{1}{2}$ feet. How many square feet of sod does Melissa need? Show all of your work clearly.

Hint:

Drawing a diagram like the one below should be helpful in this problem.

length $24.5 \text{ ft}$

rectangle $\space$

$\space$

width $18 \text{ ft}$

width $14.5 \text{ ft}$

$\space$

rectangle

length $18.5 \text{ ft}$

length $14.5 \text{ ft}$

$\space$
rectangle

width $12.5 \text{ ft}$