Question

F. The area of a trapezoid is 253 square centimeters. The longer base of the trapezoid is 14

centimeters. The shorter base of the trapezoid is 8 centimeters.
8 centimeters
X centimeters
14 centimeters
What is the height of the trapezoid?

A:13 centimeters

B:11.5 centimeters

C:23 centimeters

D:5.75 centimeters

Answer 1

C: 23 centimeters

Explanation:

Formula for the Area of a trapezoid is top base + bottom base divide by 2 then multiply the height.

8+14 is 22 divide that by 2 would equal 11.

11 times 23 equals 253