Question

A trapezoid has the following dimensions:

Base one = 3 in.
Base two = 5 in.
Height = 3 in.
What is the area of the trapezoid?
A. 11 in2
B. 12 in2
C. 24 in2
D. 45 in2

Answer 1

area =
sum of the length of the parallel sides
multiplied by the distance between them
divided by two


area =
`((3+5) times by 3 )/(2)`

area =
`(8 times by 3)/(2)`

area =
`(24)/(2)`

area = 12

add the units:

area = 12
`inches^(2)`