Question

Find the area of the trapezoid.

A. 15 cm2
B.18 cm2
C.21 cm2
D. 35 cm2

Answer 1

B. 18 cm²

Explanation:

The area of a trapezoid can be found using the formula ...

A = 1/2(b1 +b2)h

For the given dimensions, the area is ...

A = 1/2(7 cm +5 cm)(3 cm) = 1/2(12)(3) cm² = 18 cm²