The area of a trapezoid can be calculated using the formula:
Area = (1/2) * (Sum of the lengths of the parallel sides) * (distance between the parallel sides)
In this case, the top side is 8 cm, the left dashed segment is 6 cm, and the right part of the lower side is 4 cm.
Sum of the lengths of the parallel sides = 8 cm + 4 cm = 12 cm
Distance between the parallel sides = 6 cm
Area = (1/2) * 12 cm * 6 cm = 36 cm * 6 cm = 72 cm^2
Therefore, the area of the trapezoid is 72 cm^2.
The correct answer is:
72 cm2