Question

what is the area of trapezium? ​

Answer 1

$\frac{1}{2} (sum \: of \: parallel \: sides) \times height$

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Area of trapezium ABCD = Area of ∆ ABD + Area of ∆ CBD

= 1/2 × a × h + 1/2 × b × h

= 1/2 × h × (a + b)

= 1/2 (sum of parallel sides) × (perpendicular distance between them)