A pedestal is built using a trapezoid-shaped base. find the area of the trapezoid. 8 m 3 m and 4 m

Answer 1

To find the area of a trapezoid, we use the formula:

Area = (1/2) x (a+b) x h

where a and b are the lengths of the parallel sides of the trapezoid and h is the height (or perpendicular distance between the parallel sides).

In this case, we have a trapezoid with side lengths 8 m and 4 m, and a height of 3 m:

Area = (1/2) x (8+4) x 3
Area = (1/2) x 12 x 3
Area = 6 x 3
Area = 18 square meters

Therefore, the area of the trapezoid-shaped base of the pedestal is 18 square meters.