Question

Use the formula for the area of a trapezoid. How many square feet of grass are there on a trapezoidal field with a height of 75 ft and bases of 125 fr and 81 ft? Give a step by step answer.

Answer 1

Area of a trapezoid :

1/2*(sum of parallel sides)*height

=1/2*(125+81)*75 sq.feet

=1/2*206*75 sq.feet

=7725 sq.feet

7725 sq.feet of grass are there on the trapezoidal field.