In this attached picture according to the conditions of the problem we have an isosceles trapezoid and since we know that legs are equal (AD=BC=5 cm), we have to calculate bases and height in order to find the area. Working with the triangle BCD, we apply Pythagoras theorem and find that CD = $\sqrt{75+25}$ = 10 cm. Since BDC is a right triangle, applying theorem for the area of triangles, we find that $\frac{1}{2} * BF = \frac{1}{2} * 5 * \sqrt{75}$ and BF= $0.5\sqrt{75}$ . Since ABCD is an isosceles trapezoid, triangles ADE and BFC are congruent with Angle Side Angle theorem. Then, DE=FC and with the help of Pythagoras theorem, DE=FC=2.5 cm. Then, AB=EF=5 cm and the area of the trapezoid is $A= BF * \frac{AB+CD}{2} = 0.5 \sqrt{75} * \frac{5+10}{2} = 18.75 \sqrt{3} cm^{2}$

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at the cafeteria, muffins are sold in the following flavors: blueberry, orange, carrot, corn, bran, and choc chip. there is a re

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There are 6 flavors, and each one can be regular or low fat.
So there are 12 different muffins possible.

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