Answer:
40.3 in²
Step-by-step explanation:
The area (A) of a trapezoid is calculated as
A = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] h (a + b)
where h is the height and a, b the parallel bases
Here h = 6.2, a = 8, b = 5, thus
A = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] × 6.2 × (8 + 5) = 3.1 × 13 = 40.3 in²
