Question

A trapezoid with bases that measure 8 inches and 11 inches has a height of 3 inches. What is the area of the trapezoid?

Answer 1

Area= 1/2(height)×(base↓1+base↓2)
Area=1/2(3)×(8+11)
Area=1/2(3)×(19)
Area=1/2(57)
Area=57/2 OR 28.5
Thus, the area of the trapezium is 28.5inches^2