The parallel sides of a trapezium are 9.7cm and 6.3 cm, and the distan

1.	The parallel sides of a trapezium are 9.7cm and 6.3 cm, and the distance between them is 6.5 cm. The area of the trapezium is(a) 104cm2 (b) 78cm2(c) 52cm2(d) 65cm2
Answer» Correct answer is (c) 52 cm² Area of trapezium = \(\frac{1}{2}\) (Sum of parallel sides) x Distance between them = \(\frac{1}{2}\times \)(9.7 + 6.3) x 6.5 = 8 x 6.5 = 52.0 cm²

The parallel sides of a trapezium are 9.7cm and 6.3 cm, and the distance between them is 6.5 cm. The area of the trapezium is(a) 104cm2 (b) 78cm2(c) 52cm2(d) 65cm2

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Correct answer is (c) 52 cm²

Area of trapezium = \(\frac{1}{2}\) (Sum of parallel sides) x Distance between them

= \(\frac{1}{2}\times \)(9.7 + 6.3) x 6.5

= 8 x 6.5

= 52.0 cm²