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The garden is in the shape of a right trapezoid. The formula to calculate the area of a trapezoid is:

\[
\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times (b_1 + b_2) \times h
\]

Where:
- \( b_1 \) and \( b_2 \) are the lengths of the parallel sides (the two bases),
- \( h \) is the height of the trapezoid.

From the image:
- One base \( b_1 = 12 \, \text{feet} \),
- The other base \( b_2 = 8 \, \text{feet} \),
- The height \( h = 6 \, \text{feet} \).

Let's calculate the area:

\[
\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times (12 + 8) \times 6
\]
\[
\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 20 \times 6
\]
\[
\text{Area} = 60 \, \text{square feet}
\]

So, the area of the garden is **60 square feet**, which corresponds to the option "60 ft²".

Would you like further details or have any other questions?

Here are five related questions to explore:
1. How would the area change if the height were doubled?
2. What if one of the bases were shorter, say 6 feet instead of 8 feet?
3. Can you calculate the perimeter of the trapezoid?
4. How would you calculate the area if the trapezoid had slanted sides (not a right trapezoid)?
5. Can you derive the area formula for a trapezoid from the formula for a rectangle?

**Tip:** Always ensure to identify the bases and height correctly when using the trapezoid area formula.

A family has a garden in the shape of a right trapezoid. What is the area of the garden, in square feet?

This math problem involves calculating the area of a right trapezoid with a height of 6 feet, a base of 12 feet, and a shorter base of 8 feet. Learn how to use the trapezoid area formula to find the answer.

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