Area Comparison: Triangle vs. Trapezoid

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Consider a triangle and a trapezoid. The triangle has a base of 10 units and a height of 8 units.

Figure A: The area of the triangle.

Figure B: The trapezoid has bases of lengths 10 units and 6 units, with a height of 4 units.

Which figure has the greater area?

The area of Figure A is greater than the area of Figure B.

The area of Figure B is greater than the area of Figure A.

The areas of Figure A and Figure B are equal.

It cannot be determined.

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