Question

Mrs. Palmer asks her students to find the area of the tops of their desks.

Answer 1

Answer:

12 square feet

Step-by-step explanation:

The shape of the top of the desk is a trapezoid.

A = (b1 + b2)h/2

A = (5 ft + 3 ft)(3 ft)/2

A = (8 ft)(3 ft)/2

A = 24 ft^2/2

A = 12 ft^2

Answer: 12 square feet