SOLUTION: Find the required measurements of the following trapezoids. a = 8 cm b = 16 cm h = 12 cm Compute the area.

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Question 394605: Find the required measurements of the following trapezoids.
a = 8 cm
b = 16 cm
h = 12 cm
Compute the area.
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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If a and b are the bases, then

A+=+%281%2F2%29%28a%2Bb%29%28h%29+=+%281%2F2%29%2824%29%2812%29+=+144 sq cm.