Question

Find the area of each trapezoid.

Bases=5 in and 8 in, height=4 inches

Answer 1

A = 26 in²

Explanation:

the area (A) of a trapezoid is calculated as

A =
`(1)/(2)` h (b₁ + b₂ )

where h is the height and b₁, b₂ the parallel bases

here h = 4 , b₁ = 8 , b₂ = 5 , then

A =
`(1)/(2)` × 4 × (8 + 5) = 2 × 13 = 26 in²