Question

A trapezoid is 14 centimeters high and has bases that measure 13.5 centimeters and 27.5 centimeters. What is the area of the trapezoid?

Answer 1

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We can find the area of the trapezoid using the formula for area of a trapezoid:

FORMULA: 

A = [(b + b) * h / 2]

SUBSTITUTE: 

A = [(13.5 + 27.5) * 14 / 2]

SOLVE: 

A = 41 * 14 / 2

A = 574 / 2 

A = 287 cm²

So, the area of the trapezoid is 287 cm².