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A trapezoid has bases measuring 7 cm and 13 cm, and a height of 6 cm. What is its area?

A 30 cm²
B 45 cm²
C 60 cm²
D 120 cm²

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The area of a trapezoid is A = (1/2) * (base1 + base2) * height. A = (1/2) * (7 + 13) * 6. A = (1/2) * 20 * 6. A = 10 * 6 = 60 cm².

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A trapezoid has bases measuring 7 cm and 13 cm, and a height of 6 cm. What is its area?" is Option C: 60 cm².

The other options — A) 30 cm², B) 45 cm², D) 120 cm² — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: The area of a trapezoid is A = (1/2) * (base1 + base2) * height. A = (1/2) * (7 + 13) * 6. A = (1/2) * 20 * 6. A = 10 * 6 = 60 cm².

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