Question

    The lengths of a pair of parallel sides of a trapezium

    are respectively 18 cm and 15 cm and the perpendicular distance between these two sides is 12 cm. What is the area (in cm²) of the trapezium?
    A 297 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 396 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 198 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 99 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to the question Area of trapezium = 1/2 x sum of its parallel sides x perpendicular distance between parallel sides 1/2 x (18 + 15) x 12 cm² = (1/2 x 33 x 12) cm² = (33 x 6) cm² = 198 cm² The area of the trapezium is 198 cm².

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