Question

A trapezoid with a height of 5 ft has bases of length 20 ft and 12 ft. Find the area of the trapezoid.
a.) 80 square ft.
b) 160 square ft.
c) 40 square ft.
d) 1,200 square ft.

I got answer A. Is that correct?

Answer 1

the formula of trapezoid area:

\[A=\frac{ a+b }{ 2 }*H\] a stands for bases, b stands for bases, H stands for height. Insert number and you will get your answer.

Answer 2

Thank you!