The area of a trapezoid with base lengths 8 feet and 12 feet and a height of 4 feet is: A)40 ft². B)80 ft². C)20 ft². D)192 ft².

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The area of a trapezoid is given by the formula $ \frac{1}{2} \times (b_1 + b_2) \times h $, where $b_1$ and $b_2$ are the lengths of the two bases, and $h$ is the height. Plugging in the given values, $ \frac{1}{2} \times (8 + 12) \times 4 = 40 $ square feet.

The Area of a Trapezoid with Base Lengths 8 Feet