Question

What is the total area, in square inches, of the shaded sections of the trapezoid

Answer 1

First:

Break the shape into parts, this shape can be broken into 3 parts.

Next :
Put the equation for each shape

Shape 1 ( left shape)
L x h
5.4 in x 4.8 in = 25.95 in

Shape 2 (middle shape)
L x H
5in x 4.8in = 24in

Shape 3 ( right shape)
L x H
7.9 in x 4.8 in = 37.92 in

Last:
Add them all up

25.95 in
+ 24in
37.92in
——————
87.87in

Answer
87.87 in 2

I hope this helped and that I was right, have a nice day.