The end of a tough is an isosceles trapezoid of bases 24 inches and 36 inches, and non-parallel sides measure 18 inches each. Find the volume of water it can hold if the length of trough is 48 inches.

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Problem 484PT: A trapezoid has height 14 inches and bases 20 inches and 23 inches. Find the area of the trapezoid.
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The end of a tough is an isosceles trapezoid of bases 24 inches and 36 inches, and non-parallel sides measure 18 inches each. Find the volume of water it can hold if the length of trough is 48 inches.

 

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