Question
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An illustration shows a handbag in the shape of a trapezoid. The shorter base on the top measures 31 centimeters. The longer base on the bottom measures 43 centimeters, and the vertical height labeled outside the trapezoid on the right side measures 25 centimeters.
What is the area of the trapezoid-shaped purse?
The formula to calculate the area of a trapezoid is (1/2) * (sum of the lengths of the two bases) * (height).
In this case, the sum of the lengths of the two bases is 31 + 43 = 74 centimeters. The height is 25 centimeters.
Plugging these values into the formula:
Area = (1/2) * 74 * 25
Area = 37 * 25
Area = 925 square centimeters
Therefore, the area of the trapezoid-shaped purse is 925 square centimeters.