We know that
Area of trapezium = ½ (sum of parallel sides × distance between them)
By substituting the values
Area of trapezium = ½ ((9 + 6) × 8)
On further calculation
Area of trapezium = ½ (120)
So we get
Area of trapezium = 60 cm2
Therefore, area of the trapezium is 60 cm2.