Calculating Areas in Trapezoids

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the area of a right trapezoid by dividing it into a rectangle and a right triangle. The area of the rectangle is calculated using its base and height, while the area of the triangle is determined by subtracting the rectangle's base from the trapezoid's total base. The areas of both shapes are then added together to find the total area of the trapezoid.

What is the first step in finding the area of the right trapezoid?

• Measure the height of the trapezoid.

• Add the areas of the rectangle and triangle.

• Draw an imaginary line to form a right triangle.

• Calculate the area of the rectangle.

How do you calculate the area of the rectangle in the trapezoid?

• Base times height

• Base plus height

• Height minus base

• Base divided by height

What is the base of the rectangle in the trapezoid?

• 8 units

• 6 units

• 12 units

• 10 units

What is the base of the right triangle formed in the trapezoid?

• 6 units

• 12 units

• 4 units

• 8 units

What is the total area of the trapezoid?

• 24 square units

• 72 square units

• 48 square units

• 60 square units