What is the area, in square inches, of the isosceles trapezoid below? 17.9 in
18 in
8.3 in

104.8 in^2

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 2 ways to solve this problem.

The 1st way:

Let's make 2 triangles and 1 rectangle:

Rectangle Length = 8.3

Rectangle Width = 8

So, the left out length will be 17.9 - 8.3

=> 9.6

Since, 9.6 cm is for 2 parts.

=> 9.6 / 2

=> 4.8

So, Height of the Triangle = 8

      Base of the triangle = 4.8

Area of a rectangle

=> 8.3 x 8

=> 66.4

Area of the triangle

=> 1/2 x 8 x 4.8

=> 4 x 4.8

=> 19.2

There are 2 triangles:

=> 19.2 x 2

=> 38.4

=> 66.4 + 38.4

=> 104.8

The area of the trapezoid = 104.8 in^2.

The 2nd way is:

Area of a trapezoid

=> Smaller Base + Larger Base / 2 x Height

=> 8.3 + 17.9 / 2 x 8

=> 26.2 / 2 x 8

=> 13.1 x 8

=> 104.8

The area of the trapezoid is 104.8 in^2

introduction, methodology, results, discussion

step-by-step explanation:

an observational study is one which consists of actual observation to record data and then analyse the data.

there are a number of factors that should be analyzed before starting an observational study.

the main four factors are:

i) introduction:   this should be analysed to check whether the purpose of the study is correctly established and the data recorded are appropriate for the study

methodology:   the method of collecting the data, such as whether randomly selected, and whether sample size matches with the population to be studied, whether questions asked are easy to answer by common men, etc.

results: then results such as summary of data with comments should be studied thoroughly

discussion:   the last is the discussion, this can be either by management people or persons who are all interested , etc.