Question

A pond is in shape of trapezium. A bridge is to be constructed such that the bridge is perpendicular to the parallel sides. It is given that the area of a pond is 1080 $m^2$ and the lengths of its parallel sides are 55.6 m and 34.4 m. Find the length of the bridge.

• A. 24 m
• B. 48 m
• C. 56 m
• D. Data insufficient

Answer 1

The correct option is A

24 m

Area of trapezium $=h\frac{(a+b)}{2}$ sq. units

Let the length of bridge be $x$

The length of the bridge required is the distance between the parallel sides of the trapezium.

Thus, $\frac{1}{2}\times (55.6+34.4)\times x=1080m^2$

$\Rightarrow x=24m$