Question

Find the area of a trapezoid with bases 2ft and 3ft and height 1/3 foot. Round your answer to the nearest tenth

Answer 1

Area = 5/6 of a foot^2

Explanation:

Formula

Area of a trapezoid (formula) = 1/2 (b1 + b2)*h/2

Givens

• b1 = 2 feet
• b2 = 3 feet
• h = 1/3 foot

Solution

Area = 1/2(2 + 3)*1/3

Area = 1/2(5)* 1/3

Area = (1/2 * 1/3) * 5

Area = (1/6) * 5

Area = 5/6