Solve area problem.
-A yard in the shape of a square measures $17 \mathrm{ft}$ on each side. A triangular area with a height of $6 \mathrm{ft}$ and a base of $8.5 \mathrm{ft}$ is dug up for a flower bed. How much yard area is left over?
A) $263.5 \mathrm{ft}^{2}$
B) $119 \mathrm{ft}^{2}$
C) $314.5 \mathrm{ft}^{2}$
D) $238 \mathrm{ft}^{2}$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The area of the square yard is $17 \mathrm{ft} \times 17 \mathrm{ft} = 289 \mathrm{ft}^{2}$. The area of the triangular flower bed is $\frac{1}{2} \times 8.5 \mathrm{ft} \times 6 \mathrm{ft} = 25.5 \mathrm{ft}^{2}$. Subtracting the area of the flower bed from the yard gives $289 \mathrm{ft}^{2} - 25.5 \mathrm{ft}^{2} = 263.5 \mathrm{ft}^{2}$.

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