Mathematics
Grade9
Easy
Question
Find the area of the following trapezoid:
- 144 m2
- 138 m2
- 140 m2
- 146 m2
The correct answer is: 144 m2
The formula for the area of a trapezoid is:
A = (median)(height)
Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of the height:
Plugging in our values, we get:
A = (12 m)(12 m)
A = 144 m2
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