Question

Find the area of the shape below.

Answer 1

Area = 10.08 yd²

Solution:

The given shape is a trapezoid.

Length of top base (
`b_1`) = 5.4 yd

Length of bottom base (
`b_2`) = 1.8 yd

Height of trapezoid (h) = 2.8 yd

To find the area of the trapezoid:

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

`$=(1)/(2)* (5.4+1.8)* 2.8`

`$=(1)/(2)* 7.2* 2.8`

= 10.08 yd²

Area = 10.08 yd²