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The Parallel Sides of Trapezium Are 12 Cm and 9cm and the Distance Between Them is 8 Cm. Find the Area of the Trapezium. - Mathematics

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The parallel sides of trapezium are 12 cm and 9cm and the distance between them is 8 cm. Find the area of the trapezium.

Solution

Area of the trapezium=`1/2xx` (sum of the parallel sides) `xx`distance between the parallel sides  

=`1/2xx(12+9)xx8` 

=`21xx4` 

=`84 cm^2` 

So, the area of the trapezium is `84cm^2`

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Chapter 17: Perimeter and Areas of Plane Figures - Exercises 2

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Chapter 17 Perimeter and Areas of Plane Figures
Exercises 2 | Q 35
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