Use a Formula for Perimeter or Area to Solve the Problem

question 158

Multiple Choice

Use a formula for perimeter or area to solve the problem.
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Find the area of the trapezoid.

• A) \(58 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(174 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(232 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(116 \mathrm {~cm} ^ { 2 }\)

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