Question

What is the area of this trapezoid?

A trapezoid with short base 2 millimeters, long base 3 millimeters, and height 8 millimeters.
A. 8 mm2
B. 16 mm2
C. 20 mm2
D. 40 mm2What is the area of this trapezoid?

A trapezoid with short base 2 millimeters, long base 3 millimeters, and height 8 millimeters.
A. 8 mm2
B. 16 mm2
C. 20 mm2
D. 40 mm2

Answer 1

Answer:

20mm2

Step-by-step explanation:

3+2=5

5divided by 2 = 2.5

2.5 times 8 = 20

Answer 2

Answer:

C. 20 mm²

Step-by-step explanation:

Formula for trapezoid =       $\frac{base1 + base 2}{2}*height$

So 1/2(2+3)*8

1/2(5) * 8

2.5 * 8 = 20

Units area in mm²

20 mm²

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