Question

What is the area of the trapezoid above?

A. 188 cm²
B. 196 cm²
C. 392 cm²
D. 5,236 cm²

Answer 1

• B. 196cm²

Explanation:

Area = h/2 (b_1+b_2)

`\sf\cfrac{7}{2}\:(22+34)`

Add 22 and 34 = 56

`\sf \cfrac{7}{2} * 56`

Let's express 7/2 * 56 as a single fraction:-

`\sf \cfrac{7* 56}{2}`

Multiply 7 and 56 = 392

`\sf \cfrac{392}{2}`

Divide

`\sf 196`

Therefore, the area of the trapezoid is 196cm².

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