Question

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If x = 6 units, y = 7 units, and h = 8 units, find the area of the trapezoid shown above using decomposition.
A.
76 square units
B.
48 square units
C.
160 square units
D.
104 square units

Answer 1

D) 104 square units

Explanation:

Two triangles: 2x1/2x6x8=48

Rectangle: 7x8=56

48+56=104