A new park is being built in the shape of a trapezoid, as shown in the diagram below.
The builders will cover the ground with a solid rubber surface to ensure the children playing have a safe and soft place to land when they jump or fall.
How many square yards of rubber will be needed for this park?
Here is an example of how to solve for area of a trapezoid.
Please type only the number of square yards in the answer box. Your answer may include a decimal. DO NOT ROUND.
Formula: A = 1/2 (b1 + b2) (h)
(3 points)
The area of the trapezoid can be calculated by:
A = 1/2 (b1 + b2) (h)
In the diagram, the two parallel sides of the trapezoid (bases) are 50 yards and 30 yards, and the height is 40 yards.
Plugging these values into the formula:
A = 1/2 (50 + 30) (40)
A = 1/2 (80) (40)
A = 40 (40)
A = 1600 square yards
Therefore, 1600 square yards of rubber will be needed for the park.