On a Sectional Chart, Used for Aviation Navigation, a Military $P = 63.3 \mathrm { mi }$

question 2

Multiple Choice

On a sectional chart, used for aviation navigation, a military operating zone has the shape of a trapezoid. One base is 20 mi in length; the other base is 18 mi. The lengths of the other two sides are 12.24 mi and 13.1 mi. The distance between the parallel sides is 11.4 mi. What is the perimeter and the area of the military operating zone?

• A) \(P = 63.3 \mathrm { mi }\)
• B) \(P = 59.3 \mathrm { mi }\)
• C) \(P = 74.7 \mathrm { mi }\)
• D) \(A = 217 \mathrm { mi } ^ { 2 }\)
• E) \(A = 370 \mathrm { mi } ^ { 2 }\)
• F) \(A = 350 \mathrm { mi } ^ { 2 }\)

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