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Find the area. This is a trapezoid, with bases that measure 5 feet and 10 feet, and a height of 4 feet.

User Kevin Mei
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Answer:

A = 30 ft²

Explanation:

the area (A) of a trapezoid is calculated as

A =
(1)/(2) h (b₁ + b₂)

where h is the height and b₁, b₂ the parallel bases , then

A =
(1)/(2) × 4 × (5 + 10) = 2 × 15 = 30 ft²

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