TEAS ATI Mathematics Practice Test 2025 - Free Essential Academic Skills Practice Questions and Study Guide

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What is the area of a trapezoid with bases of 6 cm and 10 cm, and a height of 4 cm?

24 cm²

28 cm²

32 cm²

To find the area of a trapezoid, you use the formula:

Area = $ \frac{1}{2} \times (b_1 + b_2) \times h $

where $ b_1 $ and $ b_2 $ are the lengths of the two bases, and $ h $ is the height of the trapezoid.

In this case, the bases are given as 6 cm and 10 cm, and the height is 4 cm. Plugging these values into the formula:

1. Calculate the sum of the bases:

$ b_1 + b_2 = 6 \, \text{cm} + 10 \, \text{cm} = 16 \, \text{cm} $

2. Multiply this sum by the height:

$ 16 \, \text{cm} \times 4 \, \text{cm} = 64 \, \text{cm}^2 $

3. Finally, take half of that product to find the area:

\( \frac{1}{2} \times 64 \, \text{cm}^2 = 32 \, \text{cm

40 cm²

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