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?
O 95 cm
O 64 cm
O 47.5 cm
O 24 cm

Answer 1

47.5cm

Explanation:

A=1/2*h(b1+b2)

A=1/2*5(11+8)

A=1/2*95

A=47.5

Answer 2

`\boxed{Area = 47.5 cm^2}`

Explanation:

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

Where a = 11 cm, b = 8 cm and h = 5 cm

=> Area =
`(11+8)/(2) (5)`

=> Area =
`(19)/(2) (5)`

=> Area =
`(95)/(2)`

=> Area = 47.5 cm²