Question

Find the area of this shape

Answer 1

12.5

Explanation:

(7.5+2.5)x2.5/2

Answer 2

12.5 units ^2

Explanation:

This figure is a trapezoid

The area of a trapezoid is given by

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

where b1 and b2 are the lengths of the bases and h is the height

A = 1/2 ( 2.5+ 7.5) *2.5

= 1/2 ( 10) * 2.5

=12.5 units ^2