Lesson Worksheet: Area of a Trapezoid Mathematics • 6th Grade
In this worksheet, we will practice finding the area of a trapezoid using a formula and applying it in finding the area in real life.
Q3:
Arkansas has a shape that is similar to a trapezoid with bases of about 182 miles and 267 miles and a height of about 254 miles. Estimate the area of Arkansas.
- A58,206 mi2
- B28,511 mi2
- C57,023 mi2
- D47,411 mi2
- E46,228 mi2
Q5:
Work out the area of the shape.
Q6:
Find, to the nearest integer, the area of this composite shape.
Q7:
A right trapezoid is partitioned into 4 triangles by its diagonals as shown.
Which triangle has the larger area, the red one or the blue one?
- AThe red one
- BThe blue one
- CBoth are equal.
- DThere is not enough information to answer the question.
Q8:
In the trapezoid shown, which line segment represents the trapezoidβs height?
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
Q9:
The area of the trapezoid shown is 28 cm2. Calculate its height.
Q10:
The parallel sides of a trapezoid are 6 mm and 12 mm long. Its area is 45 mm2. Determine the height of the trapezoid.