Answer:
Explanation:
to evaluate for the area of a trapezoid , we need to identify the parameters given so as to substitute correctly.
the formlae for finding the area of a trapezoid
= (a +b) h/2
given that a = 10cm
b = 12cm
h = 16cm
area of a trapezoid= (a +b) hcm/2
area of a trapezoid= (10cm +12cm) 16cm/2
area of a trapezoid= (22cm)8cm
area of a trapezoid= 176cm²
therefore the area of the trapezoid is evaluated to be 176cm²