Question

. Find the area of the trapezium. 2. In the adjoining figure, area of the trapezium ABCD is 42 cm”. Find x. please help i dont understand it
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

BE= 3 cm , EA = 3cm and AD = 8cm

Area of trapezium (ABCD) =

2

1

× sum of parallel sides × height.

⇒ Area of trapezium ABCD =

2

1

×(AB+CD)×AD

⇒Area of trapezium ABCD=

2

1

×(6+3)×8

⇒ Area of trapezium ABCD=

2

1

×9×8

⇒Area of trapezium ABCD =36 m

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