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Find the area of the trapezoid

Find the area of the trapezoid-example-1

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Answer:

188 feet squared

Explanation:

The formula for a trapezoid is A = [(a+b)/2]h

1. Find base a and b: 28ft and 19ft

2. Find the height: 8ft

3. Plugin: A = [(28+19)/2]8

4. Solve:

A = (47/2)8

A = 23.5 x 8

A = 188 feet squared

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