Question

Find the area of the trapezoid by decomposing it into other shapes.

A) 33 cm2
B) 36 cm2
C) 38 cm2
D) 42 cm2

Answer 1

The area of the trapezoid is 38 cm2.

Answer 2

(C) 38 cm²

Explanation:

Top length = 6 cm

Bottom length = 5 + 8 = 13 cm

Area

= 1/2 ( 6 + 13) (4)

= 1/2(19)(4)

= 38 cm²