Question

Find the area of a trapezoid with base 1 side = 10 base 2 side = 16 and 3​

Answer 1

Area of Trapezoid is 39 unit²

Explanation:

Given as :

For A Trapezoid

The measure of base side 1 =
`b_1` = 10 unit

The measure of base side 2 =
`b_2` = 16 unit

The height of the Trapezoid = h = 3 unit

Let The Area of Trapezoid = A square unit

Now, From Formula

Area of Trapezoid =
`(1)/(2)` × (sum of opposite base) × height

I.e A =
`(1)/(2)` × (
`b_1` +
`b_2`) × h

Or, A =
`(1)/(2)` × (10 unit + 16 unit) × 3 unit

Or, A =
`(1)/(2)` × (26 unit) × 3 unit

Or, A =
`(1)/(2)` × 78 unit²

Or, A =
`(78)/(2)` unit²

I.e A = 39 unit²

So, The Area of Trapezoid = A = 39 unit²

Hence, The Area of Trapezoid is 39 unit² . Answer