-------------------------------------------------- Formula -------------------------------------------------- Area of trapezoid = 1/2 x (a + b) x h
------------------------- Find area ------------------------- Area = 1/2 x (14 + 36 ) x 15 Area = 1/2 x 50 x 15 Area = 25 x 15 Area = 375 mm²
-------------------------------------------------- Answer: 375mm² (Answer B) --------------------------------------------------
Question 2:
------------------------------------------------- Formula -------------------------------------------------- Area of trapezoid = 1/2 x (a + b) x h
-------------------------------------------------- Find area -------------------------------------------------- Area = 1/2 x (7 + 21 ) x 21 Area = 1/2 x 28 x 21 Area = 14 x 21 Area = 294 m²
-------------------------------------------------- Answer: 294 m² (Answer C) --------------------------------------------------
