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Nikki · Answer 1 · 2023-04-16T18:32:47+0000

Explanation:

First, find the area of the lampshade.

The lampshade is in the shape of a trapezoid; the area of a trapezoid is calculated using the formula:

$\begin{gathered} A=(1)/(2)(a+b)h \\ a,b\text{ are the parallel sides} \\ h\text{ is the perpendicular height} \end{gathered}$

Thus, the area of the lampshade is approximately:

$A=(1)/(2)(7+4)6=11*3=33\approx30\; in.^2$

Next, we find the area of the base.

The base is made up of two trapezoids and the area of one of the trapezoids is approximately:

$A=(1)/(2)(3+6)*(8)/(2)=(1)/(2)*9*4=18\; in\text{.}^2$

Thus, the total area is approximately:

$\text{Total Area}=30+2(18)=30+36\approx66\; in\text{.}^2$

Therefore:

Answer:

• The lampshade is a trapezoid. Its area is approximately ,30 square inches.

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• The bases of the lamp are two trapezoids. The area of each is approximately ,18 square inches,.

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• In total, the area is approximately ,66 square inches,.

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