This math topic focuses on calculating the area of a trapezoid by relating it to the area of an equivalent rectangle. The problems are formulated to help understand the concept of finding areas, specifically converting the problem of a trapezoid into that of a rectangle which often involves using the trapezoid area formula indirectly or picturing the trapezoid as part of a rectangle. The questions vary in complexity, and some provide multiple-choice answers that include visual representations in units such as kilometers, meters, centimeters, and inches squared.

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Area of a Trapezoid - Equivalent Rectangle Area Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Area of a Trapezoid - Equivalent Rectangle Area (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Area Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/area_practice/
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An svg image showing a math problem
What is the area of the equivalent rectangle?
a A LaTex expression showing 108\text{cm} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 707\text{cm} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 78\text{cm} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 93\text{cm} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 234\text{cm} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
What is the area of the equivalent rectangle?
a A LaTex expression showing 110\text{km} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 82.5\text{km} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 50\text{km} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 99\text{km} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 250\text{km} to the power of 2
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What is the area of the equivalent rectangle?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 59.5\text{km} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 104\text{km} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 150\text{km} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 256.7\text{km} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
What is the area of the equivalent rectangle?
a A LaTex expression showing 368\text{ft} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 181.5\text{ft} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 154\text{ft} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 315\text{ft} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
What is the area of the equivalent rectangle?
a A LaTex expression showing 210\text{in} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 59.5\text{in} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 66\text{in} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 77\text{in} to the power of 2
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What is the area of the equivalent rectangle?
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing 270\text{km} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 101.5\text{km} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 208\text{km} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 91\text{km} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
What is the area of the equivalent rectangle?
a A LaTex expression showing 50\text{in} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 60\text{in} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 45\text{in} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 166.7\text{in} to the power of 2
Area of a Trapezoid - Equivalent Rectangle Area (Level 2) - Mobius Math