Question

Find the area of the following shape

Answer 1

56.8 m²

Explanation:

This shape is clearly a trapezium / trapezoid. So :

Area of a trapezium is given by the formula :

`(a+b)/(2) h`

Substitute values given in diagram :

a = 4.2

b = 10

h = 8

`((4.2+10)/(2) )8`

7.1 × 8 = 56.8

Units will be m² as this is area

Giving us our final answer of 56.8 m²