SOLUTION: What is the height of a trapezoid with an area of 225 square centimeters and bases of 22 centimeters and 28 centimeters

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Question 1028638: What is the height of a trapezoid with an area of 225 square centimeters and bases of 22 centimeters and 28 centimeters
Answer by Natolino1983(23) About Me  (Show Source):
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Area of Trapezoid = average between (bases) × height
Average is (22+28)/2 = 25 cm.
And Area = 225 cm^2
So height = Area/Average = 225/25 = 9 cm