You can find the area of a trapezoid by using a simple formula:
Area = (1/2) (base1 + base2) height
Where:
- base1 and base2 are the lengths of the two parallel sides of the trapezoid.
- height is the perpendicular distance between the two parallel sides.
Example:
Let's say you have a trapezoid with:
- base1 = 6 cm
- base2 = 10 cm
- height = 4 cm
Using the formula, the area would be:
Area = (1/2) (6 cm + 10 cm) 4 cm = 32 cm²
Key Points:
- The height of a trapezoid is always perpendicular to the bases.
- The bases of a trapezoid are always the parallel sides.
- The area of a trapezoid is measured in square units, like cm², m², or ft².
