A local business has an area reserved behind the store
for a parking lot that is 78 meters long by 19 meters
wide. The stalls of the lot are at 90° angles to a required
aisle that bisects the lot. The aisle is 8 meters by 78
Use the layout of the parking lot to answer the
questions.
What is the total area available for cars to park?
If the parking spaces are compact, they have an area
of 12.5 m2. How many compact parking spaces will fit
in the lot?
If the parking spaces are not compact, they will be 3
meters by 5.5 meters. How many noncompact parking
spaces will fit in the lot?