Question

Find the area of the trapezoid.
Answer options: 60sqrt3, 52sqrt3, 44sqrt3 -24, 44sqrt3

Answer 1

Choice b is correct.

Explanation:

We have to find the area of trapezoid.

The formula for area of trapezoid is:

A = 1/2 (a+b )h

In the formula a and b are parallel sides and h is perpendicular height.

In the figure, a = 15 ft , b = 11 ft , h = 4√3 ft

Hence,

A = 1/2 (15+11)(4√3)

A = 1/2 (26)(4√3)

A = 52√3 ft² is the area of trapezoid.

Answer 2

= 52sqrt3

Explanation:

Area of a trapezium is given by the formula;

1/2(a+b)h

Where a and b are the parallel sides and h is the perpendicular height.

a = 15 ft, b= 11 ft and h = 4√3

Therefore;

Area = 1/2 (15+11) 4√3

= 1/2 × 26 × 4√3

= 52√3 ft²