Search found 1 match


I understand the formula for figuring out the area of the hexagon and getting 54 sqrt3, but why do I get 108 if I try calculating the area of the hexagon as two trapezoids?

Trapezoid Area=
1/2 * (6) * (12+6) = 54

54*2 = 108 area for the hexagon

by Atrain13gm

Sat Oct 09, 2010 6:37 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: regular hexagon
Replies: 7
Views: 7750