Question

A lot is in the shape of a trapezoid. The sum of the bases is 180 feet. If the area of the lot is 8100 square feet, what is the distance across the lot, i.e., the altitude of the figure?

Answer 1

Answer: The altitude is 90.

Step-by-step explanation: the formula to calculate a trapezoid: A = (.5)(B+b)h.

plug the values in.

8100 = (.5)(180)h

8100 = 90h

h = 8100/90

h = 90