Question

Find the area of the shape below.

Answer 1

Area  = 10.08 yd²

Solution:

The given shape is a trapezoid.

Length of top base ($b_1$) = 5.4 yd

Length of bottom base ($b_2$) = 1.8 yd

Height of trapezoid (h) = 2.8 yd

To find the area of the trapezoid:

Area of the trapezoid = $\frac{1}{2}\times (b_1+b_2)\times h$

                                    $=\frac{1}{2}\times (5.4+1.8)\times 2.8$

                                    $=\frac{1}{2}\times 7.2\times 2.8$

                                    = 10.08 yd²

Area  = 10.08 yd²