Question

The distance between parallel sides of the trapezium is 12 cm and the distance between the midpoint of other sides is 18 cm. Find the area of the trapezium.

Answer 1

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The mid points distance is the average hence,

$\frac{1}{2}\times$ sum of parallel sides = 18 cm

$\therefore 18\times 12=$ Area

Area = $216c{m}^2$