Question

Find the area of the trapezoid.

Answer 1

The area of a trapezoid is the formula h * (b1 + b2) / 2

h is height, which is 5 cm. base 1 and base 2 are 9.5 cm and 13.5 cm. Plug them in.

5 * (9.5 + 13.5) / 2

5 * 23 / 2

5 * 11.5

57.5 cm^2