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What is the area of this trapezoid Enter your answer in the box​

What is the area of this trapezoid Enter your answer in the box​-example-1
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Answer: The answer is 468 ft.2

Explanation:

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Solution:

Note that:

  • Area of trapezoid: (a₁ + a₂/2)h
  • a₁ = 15 ft.
  • a₂ = 37 ft.
  • h = 18 ft.

Use the formula to find the area.

  • (a₁ + a₂/2)h
  • => (15 + 37/2)18
  • => (52/2)18
  • => 26 x 18
  • => 468 ft.²

The area of the trapezoid is 468 ft.²

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