Question

Find the area (in square feet) of a trapezoid with height h and bases b_1 and b_2. h = 6 in b_1 = 9 in b_2 = 12 in The area is _ square feet

Answer 1

Answer:

Area of the trapezoid = 90 square feet

Step-by-step explanation:

Area of a trapezoid with bases b₁, b₂ and height h is given by the formula,

Area of a trapezoid = $\frac{1}{2}(b_1+b_2)h$

By substituting the given values in the formula,

                   Area = $\frac{1}{2}(6+9)12$

                            = $\frac{180}{2}$

                            = 90 square feet

Therefore, area of the trapezoid = 90 square feet