Question

Identify the area of the trapezoid.

Answer 1

The answer is 37.5.

Explanation:

The area for a triangle is A=1/2 bh.

In this case, we have 2 triangles, so we just make it one rectangle.

Each triangle is (1.4*5)/2. (1.4*5)*2/2=7.

You do 2/2 because the half and the two triangles cancel out.

6.1*5=30.5.

30.5+7=37.5

Answer 2

A = 37.5

Explanation:

The formula for finding the are of a trapezoid is (a + b)/2(h)

a = base

b = base

h = height

A = (6.1 + 8.9) / 2(5)

A = 37.5