Chapter 12, Problem 115CUR

To determine

To calculate: The area of the trapezoid.

Answer to Problem 115CUR

The area of the trapezoid 126 in.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The given values are, ${\text{b}}_1=26\text{ in}{\text{., b}}_2=16\text{ in}\text{. and }h=6\text{ in}$

Formula used:

Area of trapezoid $A=\left(\frac{b_1+b_2}{2}\right)h$

Calculation:

The area of the trapezoid can be calculated as,

  $\begin{array}{l}A=\left(\frac{b_1+b_2}{2}\right)h\\ A=\left(\frac{26+16}{2}\right)\times 6\\ A=126\text{ in}\text{.}\end{array}$