Becca’s backyard is shaped like a trapezoid. The dimensions of the backyard are shown in the diagram.
What is the area of the backyard in square meters?
Responses
To calculate the area of a trapezoid, you can use the formula:
Area = (a + b) * h / 2
Where:
a = length of one base (10 meters)
b = length of the other base (8 meters)
h = height of the trapezoid (5 meters)
Plugging in the values:
Area = (10 + 8) * 5 / 2
Area = 18 * 5 / 2
Area = 90 / 2
Area = 45 square meters
Therefore, the area of Becca's backyard is 45 square meters.