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Area of Polygons — Quiz

Question 8 • Grade 7 Mathematics

A trapezoid has bases that measure 10 centimeters and 6 centimeters The height of the figure is 15 centimeters What is the area of the trapezoid?

Answer
A
150 cm squared
B
120 cm squared
C
60 cm squared
D
90 cm squared

Explanation

The area of a trapezoid is the average of its two bases multiplied by its height. The average of 10 cm and 6 cm is (10 + 6) ÷ 2 = 8 cm, and 8 × 15 = 120 cm², so the area is 120 cm².

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