Question

A) Windows on the International Space Station are shown below. Suppose the long base of the window is 15.2 feet and the short base is 11.2 feet. The perpendicular height from one base to the other base is 8.4 feet. Draw one of the trapezoid-shaped windows on grid paper and label its dimensions. Describe the process you would use to find the area of one trapezoid-shaped window. (2 points)

Area of trapezoids = (base 1 + base 2) × (height ÷ 2)

(15.2 + 11.2) × (8.4 ÷ 2) = 110.88

The area is 110.88 feet²

b) Calculate the area of the window using the dimensions given in Part A. Show your work and explain your reasoning. (4 points)

Answer 1

Explanation:

Area of trapezoids = (base 1 + base 2) × (height ÷ 2)

(15.2 + 11.2) × (8.4 ÷ 2) = 110.88

The area is 110.88 feet²