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What is the area of the trapezoid above?

26 centimeters squared
80 centimeters squared
8.5 centimeters squared
208 centimeters squared

What is the area of the trapezoid above? 26 centimeters squared 80 centimeters squared-example-1
User Sheridp
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Answer:

26 square meters (the first option)

Explanation:

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

b1=one of the bases (one of the bases that are parallel to each other)

b2= the other base (that is parallel to base 1)

h=height

In this picture, b1=5, b2=8, h=4

So, the area is

(5+8)/2*4

=13/2*4

=6.5*4

= 26 square meters

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