Calculate the area of the trapezoid.

The figure shows a trapezoid. The lengths of the two parallel sides are labeled as 9 millimeters and 12 millimeters. The perpendicular distance between the two parallel sides is labeled as 5 millimeters.

Area of trapezoid = (1/2)(sum of two parallel sides)(distance between them)

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To calculate the area of a trapezoid, you can use the formula:

Area = (a + b) / 2 * h

Where:
a = length of the first parallel side
b = length of the second parallel side
h = perpendicular distance between the two parallel sides

In this case, the lengths of the two parallel sides are 9 mm and 12 mm respectively, and the perpendicular distance is 5 mm.

Using the formula:

Area = (9 + 12) / 2 * 5
= 21 / 2 * 5
= 10.5 * 5
= 52.5 square millimeters

Therefore, the area of the trapezoid is 52.5 square millimeters.

To calculate the area of a trapezoid, you can use the formula:

Area = (base1 + base2) / 2 * height

In this case, the lengths of the two parallel sides are given as 9 millimeters and 12 millimeters, and the perpendicular distance between them is given as 5 millimeters. Let's substitute these values into the formula:

Area = (9 + 12) / 2 * 5

First, add the lengths of the two bases:
Area = 21 / 2 * 5

Next, simplify the fraction:
Area = 10.5 * 5

Finally, multiply the two values together to find the area:
Area = 52.5 square millimeters

Therefore, the area of the trapezoid is 52.5 square millimeters.