Question

Nate wants cover his patio with concrete pavers. If the patio is shaped like a trapezoid whose bases

are 14 feet and 16 feet and whose height is 19 feet, how many square feet of pavers will he need?
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Answer 1

285 square feet of pavers

Explanation:

14+16=30

30/2=15

15x19=285

Answer 2

285 square feet has to be covered

Explanation:

Area = h (a + b)/2

Area = 19ft • (14ft + 16ft)/2

Area = 19ft • 30ft/2

Area = 570ft^2/2

Area = 285ft^2