Question

Referring to the figure, find the area of the
trapezoid shown.

Answer 1

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Given :

• Base (a) = 12 in.
• Base (b) = 6 in.
• Height (h) = 10 in.

To Find :

• Area of Trapezoid

Formula used :

• ½ (a + b) h

Solution :

Area of Trapezoid = ½ (a + b) h

= ½ (12 + 6) 10

= ½ × 18 × 10

= 1 × 9 × 10

= 9 × 10

= 90 in.²

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Answer 2

The shape is 2 triangles. Find the area of each one and add them together.

1/2 x 6 x 10 = 30

1/2 x 10 x 12 = 60

30 + 60 = 90

Area = 90 square inches