A trapezoid has an altitude of 12 cm. Its parallel sides measure 10 and 8 cm, respectively. What is its area? 216 cm² 108 cm² 960 cm² 120 cm²

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Triston · Answer 1 · 2020-11-20T02:27:58+0000

Answer:

108 cm^2

Explanation:

A trapezoid has an altitude of 12 cm. Its parallel sides measure 10 and 8 cm, respectively.

The base of trapezoid are 10 and 8 cm

Height of a trapezoid = 12cm

Area of a trapezoid formula =
(a+b)/(2) * height

=
(10+8)/(2) * 12

=108cm^2