Question

Calculate the area of trapezoid BCDE

Answer 1

Answer: 18 ft ^2

Explanation:

the formula for the area of a trapezoid is:

A = 1/2 (a+b) h

a= 3 ft.

b = 6 ft

h = 4 ft

A = 1/2 (3+6) 4

A = 1/2 (9) (4)

A = 18 ft ^2

Answer 2

Answer: 18

Step-by-step explanation: 3 + 6 = 9 divide by 2 = 4.5 * 4 = 18