Question

A trapezoid has an area of 50 square units. The lengths of the bases are 10 units and 15 units. find the height.

(Explain how did you solve)

Answer 1

Explanation:

area = ( base 1 + base 2 ) ÷ 2 x height

50 = ( 10 + 15) ÷2 x height

50 ÷ 12.5 = height

height = 4