Question

The parallel sides of trapezium are 4.36 cm and 3.18 cm and area is 18.85 cm².Find the distance between the parallel sides.

Answer 1

Answer: The distance between the parallel sides is 5 cm.

Step-by-step explanation:

Parallel sides of trapezium = 4.36 cm and 3.18 cm

Height = ?

Area of trapezium = 18.85 cm square.

ATQ

18.85 = 1/2 * ( 4.36 + 3.18 ) * h

18.85 = 1/2 * 7.54 * h

18.85 = 3.77 * h

3.77 * h = 18.85

h = 18.85/3.77

h = 5

Therefore, the distance between the parallel sides (height)  = 5 cm.