A trapezoid has bases measuring 6.5 meters and 7.9 meters, with a height of 5.2 meters. What is the area of the trapezoid? 1) 133.51 m² 2) 74.88 m² 3) 37.44 m² 4) 9.8 m²

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Marcos Cassiano · Answer 1 · 2024-05-30T18:40:28+0000

The area of the trapezoid is 74.88 m².

To find the area of a trapezoid, we can use the formula:

Area = (base1 + base2) × height ÷ 2

Plugging in the values given:

Area = (6.5 + 7.9) × 5.2 ÷ 2

Area = 14.4 × 5.2 ÷ 2

Area = 74.88 m²

So the area of the trapezoid is 74.88 m² (Option 2).