A band expects to put 12 songs on their next CD. The band writes and records 25% more songs than they expect to put on the CD. During the editing process, 40% of the songs are removed. How many songs will there be on the final CD?

Thanh and her crew are building a stage in the shape of a trapezoid for an upcoming festival. the lengths of the parallel sides of the trapezoid are 14 ft and 24 ft. the height of the trapezoid is 12 ft.what is the area of the stage? enter your answer in the box. ft²