Python Math: Calculate the area of a trapezoid

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3. Trapezoid Area Calculation

Write a Python program to calculate the area of a trapezoid.
Note: A trapezoid is a quadrilateral with two sides parallel. The trapezoid is equivalent to the British definition of the trapezium. An isosceles trapezoid is a trapezoid in which the base angles are equal so.

Sample Solution:

Python Code:

base_1 = 5
base_2 = 6
height = float(input("Height of trapezoid: "))
base_1 = float(input('Base one value: '))
base_2 = float(input('Base two value: '))
area = ((base_1 + base_2) / 2) * height
print("Area is:", area)

Sample Output:

Height of trapezoid: 6                                                                                        
Base one value: 10                                                                                            
Base two value: 5                                                                                             
Area is: 45.0  

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For more Practice: Solve these Related Problems:

• Write a Python program that calculates the area of a trapezoid given its height and two bases, and prints the area formatted to two decimal places.
• Write a Python function that takes three arguments (height, base1, base2) and returns the area of a trapezoid, then test it with various inputs.
• Write a Python script to read trapezoid dimensions from the user, compute the area, and display a message that includes the input values and the computed area.
• Write a Python program to compare the area of a trapezoid with that of a rectangle having the same height and average base length.

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