Question

Mr.Millar's garden is in the shape of a trapezoid shown below. what is the area of his garden

Answer 1

`Area = 12.5m^2`

Explanation:

Given

See attachment

Required

Determine the area

The area is calculated using:

`Area = (1)/(2) * (Sum\ of\ parallel\ sides) * Height`

From the attached image:

The parallel sides are 4m and 6m respectively while the height is 2,5m

So, the area is:

`Area = (1)/(2) * (4m + 6m) * 2.5m`

`Area = (1)/(2) * 10m * 2.5m`

`Area = 5m * 2.5m`

`Area = 12.5m^2`