Question

what is the area of a trapezoid that has a height of 12 and it’s parallel sides measure 15 and 20? Show the steps in your work.

Answer 1

Area of trapezoid = 210 unit²

Explanation:

Given:

Height = 12 unit

Parallel side a = 15

Parallel side b = 20

Find:

Area of trapezoid

Computation:

Area of trapezoid = [(a+b)/2]h

Area of trapezoid = [(15+20)/2]12

Area of trapezoid = 210 unit²