The city council needs to create a triangular patch of cement around a statue outside of City Hall, as shown in the diagram. The area indicated by the square is the base of statue, and no cement will need to be poured on that area. What is the area of the space that needs cement? Round your answer to the nearest square yard

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The city council needs to create a triangular patch of cement around a statue outside of City Hall, as shown in the diagram. The area indicated by the square is the base of statue, and no cement will need to be poured on that area. What is the area of the space that needs cement? Round your answer to the nearest square yard.

60°
7 yd
7 yd
1 yd
O 42 yd?
O 21 yd?
None of the other answers are correct
O 13 yd?
O 20 yd?
Transcribed Image Text:60° 7 yd 7 yd 1 yd O 42 yd? O 21 yd? None of the other answers are correct O 13 yd? O 20 yd?
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