Question

A trapezoid is shown:





What is the area of the trapezoid?

Answer 1

A = 1/2(6+30)(9)
A = 1/2(36)(9)
A = 162
answer
162 cm^2

Answer 2

Area of trapezoid is:

162 cm²

Explanation:

Area(A) of trapezoid is given by:

`A=(1)/(2)* (sum\ of\ parallel\ sides)* (Height)`

Here, we are given Height=9 cm

One parallel side=6 cm

Other parallel side=(12+6+12) cm

= 30 cm

Sum of parallel side=(6+30) cm

= 36 cm

Area=
`(1)/(2)* 36* 9`

= 162 cm²

Hence, Area of trapezoid is:

162 cm²