Question

A trapezoid has two bases that measure 11 cm and 8 cm. The height of the figure is 5 cm. What is the area of the trapezoid?A trapezoid has two bases that measure 11 cm and 8 cm. The height of the figure is 5 cm. What is the area of the trapezoid?

Answer 1

Answer:

47.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Add the bases. 8+11=19

Multiply 19 by 5 then divide to get 47.5

Answer 2

Answer:

$47.5 {cm}^{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$area = \frac{a + b}{2} h \\ \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: = \frac{11 + 8}{2} \times 5 \\ \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: \: = 47.5 {cm}^{2}$