Calculate the area of the trapezoid in the figure in square feet.
A
6.5
explanation
The area of a trapezoid is equal to \([ \frac{\mathrm{(b_1 + b_2)h} }{\mathrm{2} }]\). For this trapezoid, that is \(\frac{\mathrm{(2+4.5) \times 2} }{\mathrm{2} }\) = 6.5 square feet.
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