Question

Ciro made a sign in the shape of a trapezoid. The parallel sides measured 18 inches and 35 inches. The distance between these sides was 19 inches. What was the area of Ciro's sign?

Answer 1

The area of Ciro's sign = 503.5 square inches

Explanation:

Ciro made a sign in the shape of a trapezoid.

The parallel sides measured 18 inches and 35 inches

The distance between these sides was 19 inches, such that the height of trapezoid.

The area of Ciro's sign = Area of trapezoid =
`(1)/(2) (P_(1) + P_(2))h`

=
`(1)/(2) (18 + 35)19`

The area of Ciro's sign = 503.5 square inches