How to find the perimeter of a trapezoid - ISEE Middle Level Math

Card 0 of 3

Question

The perimeter of the following trapezoid is equal to 23 cm. Solve for . (Figure not drawn to scale.)

Isee_mid_question_52

Answer

The perimeter is equal to the sum of all of the sides.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

Question

Find the perimeter of the trapezoid:
Question_12

Answer

The perimeter of any shape is equal to the sum of the lengths of its sides:

Compare your answer with the correct one above

Question

You recently bought a new bookshelf with a base in the shape of an isosceles trapezoid. If the small base is 2 feet, the large base is 3 feet, and the arms are 1.5 feet, what is the perimeter of the base of your new bookshelf?

Answer

You recently bought a new bookshelf with a base in the shape of an isosceles trapezoid. If the small base is 2 feet, the large base is 3 feet, and the arms are 1.5 feet, what is the perimeter of the base of your new bookshelf?

To find the perimeter of a bookshelf, we need to add up the lengths of the sides.

We know the two bases, we just need to add the lengths of the arms.

So, our answer is 8ft

Compare your answer with the correct one above

Tap the card to reveal the answer