Math Problem Statement

Find the perimeter and area of the trapezoid shown in the diagram. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth as needed.

Solution

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Based on the image, the task involves finding the perimeter and area of a trapezoid. Here's how to approach it:

Given:

  • The trapezoid has the following dimensions:
    • Top base: 12.79 units
    • Bottom base: 30.15 units
    • Left slant side: 20.63 units
    • Right slant side: 21.87 units
    • Height: 14.90 units

1. Perimeter Calculation:

The perimeter PP of a trapezoid is the sum of the lengths of all four sides: P=top base+bottom base+left slant side+right slant sideP = \text{top base} + \text{bottom base} + \text{left slant side} + \text{right slant side} Substituting the given values: P=12.79+30.15+20.63+21.87=85.44 unitsP = 12.79 + 30.15 + 20.63 + 21.87 = 85.44 \text{ units}

2. Area Calculation:

The area AA of a trapezoid is given by the formula: A=12×(top base+bottom base)×heightA = \frac{1}{2} \times (\text{top base} + \text{bottom base}) \times \text{height} Substituting the given values: A=12×(12.79+30.15)×14.90A = \frac{1}{2} \times (12.79 + 30.15) \times 14.90 A=12×42.94×14.90A = \frac{1}{2} \times 42.94 \times 14.90 A=319.81 square unitsA = 319.81 \text{ square units}

Thus, the perimeter is approximately 85.44 units, and the area is approximately 319.81 square units.

Would you like further details or a more in-depth explanation of any part? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do we calculate the height of a trapezoid if it's not given?
  2. Can the slant heights be used directly in area calculation?
  3. How does the formula for the area of a trapezoid differ from that of a triangle?
  4. Why is the sum of the bases important in finding the area?
  5. What is the significance of rounding to hundredths?

Tip: Always check that all sides are in the same units before calculating the perimeter or area.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Perimeter
Area

Formulas

Perimeter = top base + bottom base + left slant side + right slant side
Area = 1/2 * (top base + bottom base) * height

Theorems

Trapezoid area formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10