Question

The courtyard behind Jennie’s house is shaped like a trapezoid the bases measure 8 meters and 11 meters the height of the trapezoid is 12 meters what is the area of the courtyard

Answer 1

104.5 meters square

Explanation:

The area of a trapezoid is found using the formula A = 1/2 (a + b)h. Substitute a = 8, b = 11 and h = 12.

The area is A = 1/2(8+11)*12.

A = 1/2 (19)*12 = 104.5