Question

The area of a trapezium is $440c{m}^2$. The lengths of the parallel sides are 60 cm and 28 cm respectively. The distance between the parallel sides is____ cm.

• A. 6
• B. 8
• C. 10
• D. 15

Answer 1

The correct option is C

10

Area of trapezium $=\frac{1}{2}$ (sum of parallel sides)$\times$ height

$440=\frac{1}{2}(60+28)\times height$

$440=\frac{1}{2}\left(88\right)\times height$

height = 10 cm