Question

If sum of the parallel sides of a trapezium is 12 cm and height of the trapezium is 5 cm, find its area.

• A. 17 $c{m}^2$
• B. 30 $c{m}^2$
• C. 34 $c{m}^2$
• D. 60 $c{m}^2$

Answer 1

The correct option is B 30 $c{m}^2$

Given sum of parallel sides = 12 cm , Height = 5 cm.
Area of trapezium
= $\frac{1}{2}$$\times$(Sum of parallel sides)$\times$Height
= $\frac{1}{2}$$\times$(12)$\times$5 = 30 $c{m}^2.$