Question

The figure below shows the front side of a purse in the shape of a trapezoid. Find the area of the trapezoid.

Answer 1

• 110 in²

Explanation:

Area of trapezoid formula:

• A = (b₁ + b₂)h/2

Substitute the values on the sketch and find the area:

• A = (9 + 13)*10/2 = 110 in²