Question

The area of a trapezoid is 96 m. If the two bases measure 11m and 13m, solve for the height.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Formula

Area = 1/2 (b1 + b2)*h

Givens

b1 = 11 m

b2 = 13 m

Area = 96

h = ?

Solution

96 = 1/2 (11 + 13) * h Multiply by 2 Combine the bases as well.

96*2 = (24) * h Divide by 24

96*2/24 = h Multiply by 2 and divide by 24

h = 8