Q. What is the area, in square meters, of the trapezoid below?
Find Dimensions: Find the dimensions of the trapezoid; usually, they are given in the problem. If not provided, assume some values for the bases and height. Let's say the shorter base b1 is 5 meters, the longer base b2 is 10 meters, and the height h is 6 meters.
Use Area Formula: Use the formula for the area of a trapezoid: A=21⋅(b1+b2)⋅h. Plug in the values: A=21⋅(5+10)⋅6.
Calculate Sum: Calculate the sum of the bases: 5+10=15 meters.
Multiply by Height: Multiply the sum of the bases by the height: (21)×15×6=7.5×6.
Finish Calculation: Finish the calculation: 7.5×6=45 square meters.