The dimensions of a trapezoid are shown as 10 13 12 20. What is the area of the trapezoid in square centimeters
To find the area of a trapezoid, we use the formula:
Area = (sum of the lengths of the parallel sides) * (distance between the parallel sides) / 2
In this case, the lengths of the parallel sides are 10 centimeters and 12 centimeters. The distance between the parallel sides is 13 centimeters. Plugging these values into the formula, we get:
Area = (10 + 12) * 13 / 2
Area = 22 * 13 / 2
Area = 286 / 2
Area = 143 square centimeters
Therefore, the area of the trapezoid is 143 square centimeters.