If x = 5 units, y = 7 units, and h = 6 units, find the area of the trapezoid shown above using decomposition.

Answer 1

Area of trapezoid = (x + y) * h / 2

Area of trapezoid = (5 + 7) * 6 / 2

Area of trapezoid = 12 * 6 / 2

Area of trapezoid = 72 / 2

Area of trapezoid = 36 units^2