Question

(Please help!) Area of a Trapezoid
Find the area of each.

Answer 1

The area of this trapezoid is

(1/2)(6)(7.3 + 2.9) = 3(10.2) = 30.6 mi²

Answer 2

A = 30.6 mi²

Explanation:

the area (A) of a trapezoid is calculated as

A =
`(1)/(2)` h (b₁ + b₂ )

where h is the perpendicular height between the bases

here h = 6 , b₁ = 2.9 , b₂ = 7.3 , then

A =
`(1)/(2)` × 6 × (2.9 + 7.3 ) = 3 × 10.2 = 30.6 mi²