find the area of this trapezoid. be sure to include the correct unit in your answer.

Answer:

$60\ m^{2}$

Explanation:

Step1: Recall trapezoid area formula

$A=\frac{(a + b)h}{2}$, where $a$ and $b$ are bases, $h$ is height.

Step2: Identify bases and height

$a = 5\ m$, $b=15\ m$, $h = 6\ m$.

Step3: Substitute values into formula

$A=\frac{(5 + 15)\times6}{2}$

Step4: Calculate the sum of bases

$5+15 = 20$

Step5: Multiply by height and divide by 2

$A=\frac{20\times6}{2}=\frac{120}{2}=60\ m^{2}$