Final answer:
To find the square footage of a trapezoid, measure the lengths of the parallel sides and the height, use the formula A = (a + b) / 2 × h, plug in your measurements, calculate, and convert to square feet if necessary.
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the square footage of a trapezoid, you need to use the formula for the area of a trapezoid, which is A = (a + b) / 2 × h, where 'a' and 'b' are the lengths of the two parallel sides, and 'h' is the height. Follow these steps:
- Measure the lengths of the two parallel sides (base1 and base2).
- Measure the height (the perpendicular distance between the parallel sides).
- Plug these measurements into the formula: (base1 + base2) / 2 × height.
- Calculate the result to find the area in square units.
- If your measurements are not already in feet, convert them to feet before calculating.
The resulting area will give you the square footage of your trapezoid.