Mathematics Knowledge

If a trapezoid has one base of 6 and one base of 8 and the height is 3, what is the area?

In working as an ASVAB tutor, I remind my students of the importance of knowing the formulas in geometry. Area, volume, and surface area are important formulas to know.  I have included the necessary formulas in my book entitled in The ASVAB Tutor’s Mathematics Knowledge Study Guide.  A trapezoid is a four-sided shape.  It has one set of parallel sides.  The other pair of sides are not parallel.  Do you know the formula for the area of a trapezoid?  I will share the answer and explanation tomorrow.