Question

The bases of the trapezoid are 6 and 10. The height is 4. Find the area.

a. 30 sq. units
b. 32 sq. units
c. 64 sq. units

Answer 1

Answer

b. 32 sq. unit

Step-by-step Explanation

The area of the trapezoid is given by


`A = (1)/(2) (b_(1) + b_(2)) * h`

We substitute the given values into the formula to obtain;


`A = (1)/(2)(10 + 6) * 4`

Simplify


`A = (1)/(2) (16) * 4`


`A = 16 * 2`
Hence the area is


`A = 36 \: sq \: units`