Question

What is the area of the trapezoid below

Answer 1

The formula for the area of a trapezoid is:

(a+b) • h / 2

Where a and b are the lengths of the parallel sides.

Therefore 7 + 19 = 26 • 10 (h) = 260 / 2 = 130

So area is 130

Answer 2

`\boxed{Area = 130 units^2}`

Explanation:

Area of trapezoid =
`(a+b)/(2) h`

Where a = 7, b = 19 and h = 10

Area =
`(7+19)/(2) (10)`

Area = (26)(5)

Area = 130 units²