Question

A piece of fabric shaped as a trapezoid has a

height of 14 inches, and bases that measure
16 inches and 9 inches. What is the area of
the fabric?​

Answer 1

Area of the fabric = 175 square inches

Explanation:

Area of a trapezoid = (b1 + b2)/2 * h

Where,

b1 = 16 inches

b2 = 9 inches

h = 14 inches

Area of a trapezoid = (b1 + b2)/2 * h

= (16 + 9)/2 * 14

= 25/2 * 14

= 12.5 * 14

= 175 square inches

Area of the fabric = 175 square inches