This math topic focuses on calculating the area of a trapezoid by determining the number of square units it covers. The problems use various units of measurement including centimeters, meters, feet, inches, and kilometers, requiring students to handle different scales and sizes. Each question provides multiple possible answers, enhancing understanding and application of area calculation concepts through visualization and estimation skills in a practical context. This subject is part of a larger introductory unit on area, aimed at developing foundational geometry skills.

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Area of a Trapezoid - Concept Intro - Half Squares Worksheet

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Area of a Trapezoid - Concept Intro - Half Squares
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Find the number of 1ft by 1ft squares the trapezoid covers
a A LaTex expression showing 44\text{ft} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 7\text{ft} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 50\text{ft} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 12\text{ft} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 9.5\text{ft} to the power of 2
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Find the number of 1ft by 1ft squares the trapezoid covers
a A LaTex expression showing 6\text{ft} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 14\text{ft} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 23.3\text{ft} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 19.1\text{ft} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 10\text{ft} to the power of 2
3
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Find the number of 1in by 1in squares the trapezoid covers
a A LaTex expression showing 23.3\text{in} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 26\text{in} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 14\text{in} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 6\text{in} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 10\text{in} to the power of 2
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Find the number of 1in by 1in squares the trapezoid covers
a A LaTex expression showing 12\text{in} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 3\text{in} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 7\text{in} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 9.5\text{in} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the number of 1in by 1in squares the trapezoid covers
a A LaTex expression showing 3\text{in} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 12\text{in} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 21\text{in} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 15.5\text{in} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the number of 1ft by 1ft squares the trapezoid covers
a A LaTex expression showing 10\text{ft} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 19.1\text{ft} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 6\text{ft} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 21\text{ft} to the power of 2
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Find the number of 1km by 1km squares the trapezoid covers
a A LaTex expression showing 40\text{km} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 56\text{km} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 10\text{km} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 14\text{km} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 21\text{km} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the number of 1km by 1km squares the trapezoid covers
a A LaTex expression showing 21\text{km} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 3\text{km} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 12\text{km} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 9.5\text{km} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 40\text{km} to the power of 2