Question

One base of a trapezoid measures 12 meters, and the other base measures

8 meters. If the area is 144 square meters, what is the height of the
trapezoid?

Answer 1

Solution


h=14.4m

Using the formula

A= 12 meter
B= 8 meter
H = 14.4 m

Trapezoid
Solve for height
h=14.4m


Unit Conversion:
a=12m
b=8m
A=144m²

Using the formula
A=a+b/2h

Solving for H =

Look at picture for how to work out the last part

Answer 2

`Area=((a + b))/(2) \cdot h\\144 = ((12 + 8))/(2) \cdot h\\144 = (20)/(2) \cdot h\\144 = 10h\\h = (144)/(10) = (72)/(5)`