In a rectangular trapezoid, the bases are 5 cm and 9 cm, and the smaller side is 4 cm. What is the area of the trapezoid?

univerkov | March 20, 2021 | education

Since the trapezoid ABCD is rectangular, its lateral side AB is perpendicular to the bases of the trapezoid, and therefore there is the height of the trapezoid.

Then Savsd = (BC + AD) * AB / 2 = (5 + 9) * 4/2 = 28 cm2.

Answer: The area of the trapezoid is 28 cm2.

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