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Math Puzzle for June 5, 2026

Trapezoid traps circle, Euclid pays ransom

Alameda Post - A math puzle. A circle is inscribed within an isosceles trapezoid. All four sides of the trapezoid are tangent to the circle. [1]

A circle is inscribed within an isosceles trapezoid. All four sides of the trapezoid are tangent to the circle.

Angle θ has a measure of 72.7325641 degrees; the trapezoid has an area of 2,368 square meters.

Find the Area of the inscribed circle.

A correct answer sent to [email protected] [2] could win a Tucker’s gift card.

Last week’s winner was Ben Chacon [3] with Area = 36,933.78 square meters.

(Use of AI is strictly forbidden.)

Jeff Smith is a former Math teacher and a retired US Navy Lieutenant Commander. Reach him at [email protected] [2].