Question

The lengths of two parallel sides of a trapezium are 16 cm and 14 cm. If the distance between these
parallel sides is 15 cm, then what is the area of the trapezium?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Area of trapezium =

2

1

(Sum of parallel sides × Distance between them)

∴ Area =

2

1

(10+6)×4.5cm

2

=

2

1

×16×4.5cm

2

= 36 cm

2

Hence, the area of the given trapezium is 36 cm

2

Answer 2

Answer:

225 cm square is the correct answer