Find the Perimeter and Area of a Trapezoid: Length of Top

question 18

Multiple Choice

Find the perimeter and area of a trapezoid: length of top is 2.9 cm; length of bottom (parallel to the top) is 5.8 cm; length of one slant side is 1.7 cm, length of the other slant side is 2.4 cm; and the height is 1.4 cm. Choices are rounded to the nearest tenth.

• A) P = 14.2 cm; A = 6.1 cm²
• B) P = 12.8 cm; A = 6.1 cm²
• C) P = 14.2 cm; A = 2.9 cm²
• D) P = 10.1 cm; A = 2.9 cm²
• E) P = 12.8 cm; A = 9.0 cm²

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