A trapezoid has an area of 342 square yards. The length of one base is 17 yards, and the length of the other base is '21 yards. What is the height of the trapezoid?

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Mrimsh · Answer 1 · 2020-11-06T19:49:23+0000

Answer:

18

Explanation:

Area = 342 sq yds.

b2 = 21

b1 = 17

h = ??

Area = (b1 + b2)*h/2

342 = (17 + 21)*h/2

342 = (38)*h/2

342 = 19 * h

342 / 19 = 19h / 19

h = 18