Question

Find the required measurements of the following trapezoids. base1 = 12 cm base2 = 14 cm height = 8 cm. compute the area. cm2

Answer 1

The formula for the area of a trapezoid is: $A= \frac{a+b}{2} h$

Substitute: $A= \frac{(12)+(14)}{2}(8)$

Simplify: $A= \frac{26}{2}(8) \\ A= 13*8 \\ A=104$

The area of the trapezoid is 104 cm.