The ratio of lengths of the parallel sides of a trapezium is 1:4, The distance parallel themis 5 cm., If the area of the trapezium is 250 square cm., Find the lengths of the parallel sides.
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Let the two parallel sides be x & 4x respectively.
Area of trapezium=1/2×h(a+b)
250=1/2×5(x+4x)
250=1/2×5×5x
250×2/5=5x
100=5x
100/5=x
20=x
Sides=x=20 cm
4x=4×20=80 cm
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Area of trapezium=1/2×h(a+b)
250=1/2×5(x+4x)
250=1/2×5×5x
250×2/5=5x
100=5x
100/5=x
20=x
Sides=x=20 cm
4x=4×20=80 cm
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