A trapezoid has bases that measure 10 cm and 6 cm. The height of the figure is 15 cm. What is the area of the trapezoid? A. 60 B. 90 C. 120 D. 150
Mathematics · College · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given:
Base 1 = 10 cm
Base 2 = 6 cm
Height = 15 cm
Find the Area of the Trapezoid: A=(a+b/2)h
Solution:
Substitute the given values of the base 1, base 2, and the height to the given formula for the trapezoid.
A=(10+6/2)15
A=(8/2) 15
A= (4)(15)
A = 60 cm^2
The answer is A. 60