Answer:
The shaded area is 18 ft^2
Step-by-step explanation:
First find the area of the total trapezoid
A = bh
A = 1/2 ( b1+b2) *h
= 1/2 ( 6+12) *6
= 1/2 ( 18)*6
=54
Now find the area of the triangle
A = 1/2 bh
= 1/2 ( 12) * 6
= 36
Subtract the triangle from the trapezoid
54-36
18
The shaded area is 18 ft^2
