Question

PB FALL FSA DIAG MA GR6 6723 FY21Question: 1A trapezoid is shown.42 yards36 yards40 yardsWhat is the area of the trapezoid?O 1440 square yardsO 1512 square yardsO 1560 square yardsO 1680 square yards

Answer 1

Area of a trapezoid is given by the formula;

$A=\frac{a+b}{2}h$

where a= base

b=base

h= height

From the diagram;

h= 40 yards

a = 36yards

b=42 yards

Substituting into the formula;

$A=\text{ }\frac{36+42}{2}(40)$$A=\frac{78}{2}(40)$

A=39 (40)

A=1560 square yards