Question

Find the area of the trapezoid

A. 168 in^2
B. 94.5 ft^2
C. 72 ft^2
D. 84 ft^2

Answer 1

D. 84 ft^2

Explanation:

Formula for area of a trapezoid:

`A=(a+b)/(2) h`

where a and b = bases and h = height

The trapezoid shown has the following dimensions

base 1 = 9ft

base 2 = 12ft

height = 8ft

Using the following information we plug in the values into the formula

`A=(9+12)/(2) \\9+12=21\\(21)/(2) =10.5\\10.5*8=84`

Hence, the area of the trapezoid is 84ft² and your answer is D