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A lot is in the shape of a trapezoid. The sum of the bases is 280 feet. If the area of the lot is 8,400 square feet, what is the dis
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A lot is in the shape of a trapezoid. The sum of the bases is 280 feet. If the area of the lot is 8,400 square feet, what is the distance across the lot, i.e., the altitude of the figure?
Answer by addingup(3677) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Area = ((a+b)/2)*h
(280/2)*h = 8,400
140*h = 8,400
h = 8,400/140
h = 60
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