Question

2. Ken combined a triangle and a trapezoid to

make a parallelogram. If the area of the triangle
is 12 in. 2 and the area of the trapezoid is 24 in.2
what is the area of the parallelogram? Explain.

Answer 1

36 in²

Explanation:

area of a triangle = 12 in²

area of a trapezoid = 24 in²

just combine the two shape (see image)

then add the area.

total area = 12 + 24

= 36 in²