Question

Find the area of the shape below.

Answer 1

Area = 33.66 mi²

Solution:

The given shape is a trapezoid.

Length of top base (
`b_1`) = 7.9 mi

Length of bottom base (
`b_2`) = 2.3 mi

Height of trapezoid (h) = 6.6 mi

To find the area of the trapezoid:

Area of the trapezoid =
`(1)/(2)* (b_1+b_2)* h`

`$=(1)/(2)* (7.9+2.3)* 6.6`

`$=(1)/(2)* 10.2* 6.6`

= 33.66 mi²

Area = 33.66 mi²