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In trapezium ABCD, AB || CD, AB = 7 cm, CD = 5 cm and EF = 4 cm. Find the area of trapezium ABCD.


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12 cm2
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24 cm2
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36 cm2
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48 cm2
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Solution

The correct option is B 24 cm2
Given,
AB = 7 cm
CD = 5 cm and
EF = 4 cm.

Area of trapezium
= 12×(sum of parallel sides)×height

Hence,
Area of trapezium ABCD
= 12×(AB+CD)×EF
= 12×(7+5)×4
= 12×12×4
= 6×4
= 24 cm2.

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