Question

The hood of Christina's car is the shape of a trapezoid. The base bordering the windshield measures 30 inches and the base at the front of the car measures 24 inches. What is the width of the median of the hood?

The width of the median of the hood is
_______inches.

Answer 1

Here is your answer:

First you have to subtract 30 and 24

30-24 = 6


Then divide six by two:

6÷2 = 3

Then add 24 and 3

24 + 3 = 27

Your answer is...

= 27

Answer 2

30-24 = 6

6/2 = 3

24 + 3 = 27

median width = 27