In the accompanying tabulation are the measured offsets (taken at 4m-intervals) from a straight line to the edge of a river. Offset Length (m) 5.63 6.44 7.90 8.33 7.57 9.08 12.32 10.56 2.76 Using Trapezoidal Rule, determine the area (m²) included between the straight line, the river's edge, and the end offsets. Express vour answer in 2 decimal places

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In the accompanying tabulation are the measured offsets (taken at 4m-intervals) from a straight line to the edge of a river.
Offset Length (m)
5.63
6.44
7.90
8.33
7.57
9.08
12.32
10.56
2.76
Using Trapezoidal Rule, determine the area (m2) included between the straight line, the river's edge, and the end offsets.
Express your answer in 2 decimal places.
Transcribed Image Text:In the accompanying tabulation are the measured offsets (taken at 4m-intervals) from a straight line to the edge of a river. Offset Length (m) 5.63 6.44 7.90 8.33 7.57 9.08 12.32 10.56 2.76 Using Trapezoidal Rule, determine the area (m2) included between the straight line, the river's edge, and the end offsets. Express your answer in 2 decimal places.
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