Question

Find the area of the Trapezoid

24mi
8.2mi
9 mi
9.7mi

please explain I'll mark brainlisest ​

Answer 1

A = 46.74 mi²

Explanation:

the area (A) of a trapezoid is calculated as

A =
`(1)/(h)` (b₁ + b₂ )

where h is the perpendicular height between the bases b₁ and b₂

here h = 8.2 , b₁ = 9 , b₂ = 2.4

then

A =
`(1)/(2)` × 8.2 × (9 + 2.4) = 4.1 × 11.4 = 46.74 mi²