Big test a table top is in the shape of a trapezoid.
the lengths of the trapezoid' parallel
sides are 48 in. and 40 in. the height of
the trapezoid is 24 in.
what is the area of the tabletop?
112in.
1056 in
2112 in?
23,040 in*

Saline iv fluid bags cost $64.20 for 24, 1000 ml bags from one supplier. a new supplier sells 500 ml bags for $2 each. the hospital uses about 10,000, 1000 ml bags each month. nurses report that about half of the bags are more than half full when they are discarded. if you are going to use only one supplier, which size bag provides the best deal, and how much will you save each month? compare the cost of the new supplier to the current one.