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What is the area of a trapezoid with parallel sides 6 and 10, and height 4?

A 24
B 32
C 40
D 64

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Area = (1/2)(b₁ + b₂)(h) = (1/2)(6 + 10)(4) = (1/2)(16)(4) = 32.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is the area of a trapezoid with parallel sides 6 and 10, and height 4?" is Option B: 32.

The other options — A) 24, C) 40, D) 64 — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Area = (1/2)(b₁ + b₂)(h) = (1/2)(6 + 10)(4) = (1/2)(16)(4) = 32.

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