SOLUTION: a trapezoid has an area of 120 inches squared. it's altitude measures 8 in. give a possible pair lengths for the bases of the trapezoid.

Question 437920: a trapezoid has an area of 120 inches squared. it's altitude measures 8 in. give a possible pair lengths for the bases of the trapezoid.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi

Area(trapezoid) = 

trapezoid has an area of 120in^ and h = 8" 

  = 15" or  = 30"

  12" and 18" would be  possible lengths for the bases of the trapezoid 

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