Question

A trapezoid has bases measuring 6.5 meters and 7.9 meters, with a height of 5.2 meters. What is the area of the trapezoid?

1) 133.51 m²
2) 74.88 m²
3) 37.44 m²
4) 9.8 m²

Answer 1

The area of the trapezoid is 74.88 m².

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the area of a trapezoid, we can use the formula:

Area = (base1 + base2) × height ÷ 2

Plugging in the values given:

Area = (6.5 + 7.9) × 5.2 ÷ 2

Area = 14.4 × 5.2 ÷ 2

Area = 74.88 m²

So the area of the trapezoid is 74.88 m² (Option 2).