Answer:
A = 24
Step-by-step explanation:
Figure shown is a trapezoid
Area of a trapezoid = [tex]\frac{a+b}{2} h[/tex]
where a and b = base lengths and h = height
The trapezoid shown has the following dimensions
Shorter base length (a) = 6
Longer base length (b) = 10
Height (h) = 3
Using these dimensions , plug in the values into the area formula
A = [tex]\frac{6+10}{2} 3[/tex]
add 6 + 10 = 16
[tex]A=\frac{16}{2} 3[/tex]
divide 16/2 = 8
[tex]A = (8)(3)[/tex]
multiply 8 times 3
A = 24
