To find the area of a trapezoid, you can use the formula:
\[ \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{height} \times (\text{sum of the bases}) \]
Given that the bases are 9 yards and 17 yards, and the height is 6 yards, you can substitute these values into the formula:
\[ \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 6 \times (9 + 17) \]
\[ \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 6 \times 26 \]
\[ \text{Area} = 3 \times 26 \]
\[ \text{Area} = 78 \]
So, the area of the trapezoid is 78 square yards.
