Question

Ms.Foster built a hexagon by combining two trapezoids that were exactly the same size and shape. What fraction of the area of the whole shape is each trapezoid?

Answer 1

`(1)/(2)`

Explanation:

1. Let's draw the trapezoids, then combine them. The first trapezoid has larger Base measuring 4.67 cm, parallel and minor base =2, an area of 4.98

2. Since the other one is a copy, same area, same base. The junction of both trapezoids generates a hexagon. We have another trapezoid with an area of 4.98. The hexagon has a total area of 9.96

3. So each trapezoid has exactly 1/2 of the area of the hexagon.