Answer:
838 inches²
Step-by-step explanation:
Finding the area of the countertop including the hole
ā Area of countertop including hole: LB
ā Area of countertop including hole: (24)(48)
ā Area of countertop including hole: 1152 inches²
Finding the area of the hole (sink)
ā Area of hole: Ļr²
ā Area of hole: (Ļ)(D/2)²
ā Area of hole: (Ļ)(20/2)²
ā Area of hole: (Ļ)(10)²
ā Area of hole: (Ļ) x 100
ā Area of hole: 3.14 x 100 = 314 inches²
Finding the area excluding the hole
1152 - 314 = Area of countertop (excluding the hole)
838 inches² = Area of countertop (excluding the hole)