Question

A trapezoid has a base of 12 inches and 50

inches. The height of the trapezoid is 21
inches. What is the area of the trapezoid?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Givens

b1 = 12

b2 = 50

h = 21

Area = ?

Equation

Area = (b1 + b2) * h / 2

Solution

Area = (12 + 50) * 21 / 2

Area = 62 * 21 / 2

Area = 31 * 21

Area = 651