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Use the formula to find the area of a trapezoidal pool with a height of 15 yds and bases of 14 yds and 26 yds.

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Final answer:

The area of the trapezoidal pool is 300 square yards.

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for finding the area of a trapezoid is:

Area = (base1 + base2) × height ÷ 2

In this case, the height of the trapezoidal pool is 15 yds, and the bases are 14 yds and 26 yds. Plugging these values into the formula, we get:

Area = (14 + 26) × 15 ÷ 2

Area = 40 × 15 ÷ 2

Area = 600 ÷ 2

Area = 300 yds²