Question

If 'a' and 'b' are the parallel sides of the trapezium and 'h' is the distance between the parallel sides, then the area of trapezium is .

• A. (a+b) x h
  
• B. $\frac{1}{2}$(a+b) x h
• C. $\frac{1}{2}$ (a b h)

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{1}{2}$(a+b) x h

Given: 'a' and 'b' are the parallel sides of the trapezium and 'h' is the distance between the parallel sides

Area of the trapezium = $\frac{1}{2}\text{(sum of the parallel sides)}\times \text{height}=\frac{1}{2}(a+b)\times h.$