Mathematics Knowledge
Yesterday I presented a question about the area of a trapezoid. In working as an ASVAB tutor, one of the formulas I teach is the area of a trapezoid. If one base is 6 and one base is 8 and the height is 3, what is the area of a trapezoid?
The formula for the area of a trapezoid is:
A = ½(base 1 + base 2) x height
Base 1 = 6
Base 2 = 8
Height = 3
A = ½(6 + 8)3
A = ½(14)3
A = 7 x 3 = 21
The area is 21.
Did you know how to solve this problem?
