The house is 20.5 feet by 10 feet. The porch measures 6 feet by 4.5 feet. The house and the porch need shingles. How many square feet of shingles will be needed to roof the house and the porch?
How many square feet are in the house? ** House = 20.5 * 10 = <<20.5*10=205>>205 square feet
How many square feet are in the porch? ** Porch = 6 * 4.5 = <<6*4.5=27>>27 square feet
How many square feet are in the house and the porch together? ** 205 + 27 = <<205+27=232>>232 square feet
How many square feet of shingles will be needed to roof the house and the porch? ** 232 square feet of shingles will be needed.
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