find the area of the polygon to the nearest square inch

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Answer:
120 square inches
Step-by-step explanation:
The formula for the area is ...
A = (1/2)Pa
where P is the perimeter and 'a' is the apothem. The perimeter of this octagon is 8 times the side length.
A = (1/2)(8Γ5 in)(6 in) = 120 inΒ²
The area of the octagon is 120 square inches.