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Area of an Isosceles Trapezoid
publish date: 2026/05/16 21:27:27.108580 UTC
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Find the total interior area of the trapezoid depicted in the diagram.
Correct Answer
84 ft²
Explanation
The area formula for a trapezoid is \(A = \frac{1}{2}(b_1 + b_2)h\). Placed with dimensions:
\[A = \frac{1}{2}(10 + 18) \times 6 = 14 \times 6 = 84\text{ ft}^2\]
Reference
Mathematics for college students