Question

Find the area of the trapezoid

Answer 1

7.5 units^2

Explanation:

So, let's just break apart this trapezoid into easier shapes to work with.

We can make a 1x3 rectangle with the squares that are fully covered in.

Then, make a triangle with the squares that are partially covered in above and another triangle for those below.

Now, calculating time.

With the rectangle, do Length * Width, so 1 * 3 = 3.

With the upper triangle, do (Base * Height) / 2, so (3 * 2) / 2 = 3

With the lower triangle, do (Base * Height) / 2 as well, so (3 * 1) / 2 = 1.5

Add these all up and you get 7.5 units^2

Hope that helps.