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AREA OF A TRAPEZOID #1

Directions: Find the area of each trapezoid. The formula to calculate the area of a trapezoid is

Area = ½(base 1 + base 2) x height. Write your answer in the space provided.

2 in 4 in 6 in

1) 2) 3)

		4 in	4 in

6 in 7 in 8 in

Area ____________ Area ____________ Area ____________

1 in 3 in 5 in

4) 5) 6)

		4 in	3 in

6 in 5 in 4 in

Area ____________ Area ____________ Area ____________

9 in 8 in 7 in

7) 8) 9)

		2 in	1 in

5 in 3 in 8 in

Area ____________ Area ____________ Area ____________