Recall the formula for the area of a trapezoid, A=1/2h(a+b) , where h is the height and a and b are the lengths of the parallel sides. Find the area of this trapezoid.

The area of the trapezoid is 40 square inches

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, we want to find the area of the given trapezoid

Mathematically, we apply the formula for the area

In this case, a will be 10, b will be 6 and h will be 5

Substituting these values, we have that ;

A = 1/2(10 + 6)5

A = 1/2(16)(5)

A = 40 square inches