Question

Find the area of the trapezoid

Answer 1

219.96 yd²

Explanation:

Calculate the area (A) of the trapezoid using the formula

A =
`(1)/(2)` h(a + b)

where a, b are the parallel bases and h is the height

here h = 11.7, a = 21.8 and b = 15.8

A =
`(1)/(2)` × 11.7(21.8 + 15.8)

= 0.5 × 11.7 × 37.6 = 219.96 yd²