Question

A trapezoid has bases of lengths 8 and 21. Find the trapezoids height if its area is 261

Answer 1

Explanation:

Area of trapezoid formula

Area = height + ( base1 + base2 ) / 2

sooo:

Area / (( base1 + base2)/ 2 ) = height

261 / (( 8+21)/2) = height

height = 18 units