Question

Find the area. this is a trapezoid, with bases that measure 8 feet and 16 feet, and a height of 7 feet. a. 84 ft� b. 30 ft� c. 31 ft� d. 19 ft�

Answer 1

`\huge\boxed{\sf A = 84 \ ft^2}`

Explanation:

Given dimensions of trapezoid:

Base 1 = a = 8 ft.

Base 2 = b = 16 ft.

Height = h = 7 ft.

Area of trapezoid:

`\displaystyle Area = (a+b)/(2) * h`

Put the given data.

`\displaystyle A = (8+16)/(2) * 7\\\\A = (24)/(2) * 7\\\\A = 12 * 7\\\\A = 84 \ ft^2\\\\\rule[225]{225}{2}`