About 145 out of 500 students prefer walking instead of riding the bus to school. About what percent of the students prefer walking?

30%

50%

70%

145%

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