Question

Find the area of the trapezoid shown below.

A. 104 ft²
B. 52 ft²
C. 208 ft²
D. 1344 ft²​

Answer 1

A.

Explanation:

Break it down into one square (8×12) and two triangles((1×8)/2). So...

(8×12)+((1×8)/2)+((1×8)/2)= 104

Answer 2

A. 104 ft²

Explanation:

The area of a trapezoid is given by

A = 1/2 (b1+b2) h

= 1/2 (12+14) * 8

= 1/2(26)*8

=104 ft^2