Question

The parallel sides of a trapezium are 54 cm and 26 cm and the distance between them is 15 cm. The area of the trapezium is 

A. 702 cm² 

B. 810 cm² 

C. 405 cm² 

D. 600 cm²

Answer 1

Given 

Length of parallel sides is 54cm and 26 cm 

Height (h) = 15 cm 

We know that area of trapezium is \(\frac{1}{2}\)× (sum of parallel sides) × height

Therefore Area of trapezium = \(\frac{1}{2}\)× (54 +26) × 15 = 600 cm².