This purse is roughly a trapezoid. The bottom base is 16 inches long. The top base is 10. It stands 13 inches tall. The latch is 2 inches in diameter. How much fabric makes up one side of the purse without the latch?

To find the amount of fabric for one side of the purse you will find the area of the trapezoidal space that is created. The latch is on the top, so the 2 in is not necessary information.

A = 1/2 h (b1 + b2)

1/2 x 13 x (10 + 16)

A = 169 square inches of fabric will be needed.