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The two bases of a trapezoid measure 14 inches and 10 inches respectively. The trapezoid's height is 8 inches. What is the area of the trapezoid?

192 square inches

1120 square inches

140 square inches

96 square inches

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A = 96 square inches..

Explanation:

The area of trapezoid is given

A = 1/2 (b1+b2)h where b1 and b2 is base and h is height

A = 1/2 (14+10)*8

A = 1/2 (24)*8

A = 12 * 8

A = 96 square inches ....

User IVR Avenger
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Answer:

A = 96 inches ^2

Explanation:

The area of a trapezoid is given by

A = 1/2 ( b1+b2)h where b1 and b2 are the bases and h is the height

A = 1/2( 14+10)*8

A = 1/2(24)*8

A = 12*8

A = 96 inches ^2

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