Question

A trapezoid has an area of 40 square feet. It also has a base of 6 feet and 10

another base of 4 feet. What is the height?"

Answer 1

`h = 8 \: ft`

Explanation:

Height of trapezoid formula:

`h = 2 * (area)/(a + b)`

Given:

Area: 40 square feet

a: 6 feet

b:4 feet

Using the given information,

`h = 2 * (40)/(6 + 4)`

Add the numbers in the denominator

`h = 2 * (40)/(10)`

Reduce the fraction with 10

`h = 2 * 4`

Answer:

`h = 8 \: feet`