Trapezoid 5559

The bases of the trapezoid are 12 cm and 8 cm long. The area of this trapezoid is 40 cm2. What is its height?

Correct answer:

h =  4 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

a=12 cm c=8 cm S=40 cm2 S = (a+c)h/2 h=2 S/(a+c)=2 40/(12+8)=4 cm



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