A trapezoid has parallel bases measuring 8 cm and 12 cm, and its height is 5 cm. What is the area of the trapezoid?

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

The area of a trapezoid is A = 0.5 * (base1 + base2) * height. A = 0.5 * (8 + 12) * 5 = 0.5 * 20 * 5 = 10 * 5 = 50 cm².