Question

What is the area of a trapezoid with height 5m and bases 8m and 1m.

A6.4m^2 B 22.5m^2 C 24m^2 D 45m^2

Answer 1

B 22.5m^2

Explanation:

Answer 2

Area of a trapezoid:
A = 1/2 * ( b 1 + b 2) *h
b 1 = 8 m, b 2 = 1 m, h = 5 m;
A = 1/2*( 8 + 1 ) * 5 = 1/2 * 45 = 22.5
Answer: B ) 22.5 m²