Question

the parallel sides of a trapezium are 20cm and 16cm if the distance between the parallel sides is 12cm the area of the trapezium is​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Area of trapezium=1/2h(a+b)

1/2×12(20+16)

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Area of trapezium=1/2 x ( sum of parallel sides) x height

So, area of trapezium = 1/2 x ( 16cm+20cm) x 12cm

= 1/2 x 36cm x 12cm

= 18 x 12

=216cm²