Bot a trapezoid is shown, with dimensions in feet (ft). Base 1 = 7 ft, height = 4 ft, base 2 = 1 ft What is the area, in square feet, of the trapezoid?

Answer 1

The formula for the area of a trapezoid is given by:

Area = (1/2) * (base1 + base2) * height

Substituting the given values:

Area = (1/2) * (7 ft + 1 ft) * 4 ft

Area = (1/2) * 8 ft * 4 ft

Area = 4 ft * 4 ft

Area = 16 square feet

Therefore, the area of the trapezoid is 16 square feet.