Question

Find the area of ABCD

Answer 1

Answer:

640 cm²

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio of the area of 2 similar polygons = the ratio of the square of their corresponding lengths

Thus:

Area of Trapezoid ABCD to Area of Trapezoid EFGH = AB² to EF²

Area of Trapezoid ABCD = ? = x

Area of Trapezoid EFGH = 40 cm²

AB = 20 cm

EF = 5 cm

Substitute

x:40 = 20²:5²

x/40 = 400/25

x/40 = 16

Cross multiply

x = 16*40

x = 640

Area of trapezoid ABCD = 640 cm²