Question

Find the area of the trapezoid with bases 8 cm and 4 cm and a height of 1/4 cm. (Simplify your answer)

Answer 1

1 1/2 or 1.5

Explanation:

trapezoid area formula: a = (a+b/2) x h

bases: 8 + 4 = 12

12/2=6

6 x 1/4 = 1.5 or 1 1/2