Question

What is the area of a trapezoid with bases of 19 inches and 31 inches and a height of 12 inches?

Answer 1

`300` sq. in.

Explanation:

area of a trapezoid is:

`(b_1 + b_2)/2(h)`

`b_1 = 19`

`b_2 = 31`

`h = 12`

= `(19+31)/2(12)`

= `(50)/2(12)`

= `(25)(12)`

= `300`