Question

A trapezoid has two bases that measure 11 cm and 8 cm. The height of the figure is 5 cm. What is the area of the trapezoid?A trapezoid has two bases that measure 11 cm and 8 cm. The height of the figure is 5 cm. What is the area of the trapezoid?

Answer 1

47.5

Explanation:

Add the bases. 8+11=19

Multiply 19 by 5 then divide to get 47.5

Answer 2

`47.5 {cm}^(2)`

Explanation:

`area = (a + b)/(2) h \\ \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: = (11 + 8)/(2) * 5 \\ \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: = 47.5 {cm}^(2)`