Question

The parallel sides of a trapezium are 25 cm and 11 cm and the perpendicular distance between them is 13 cm. Find the area of the trapezium.

• A. 150 cm²
• B. 180 cm²
• C. 234 cm²
• D. Data insufficient

Answer 1

The correct option is C

234 cm²

Here, $a=25cm$, $b=11cm$ and $h=13cm$
Now, area of trapezium $=h\times$ $\frac{(a+b)}{2}$sq. units
where, $h$ is the perpendicular distance between the parallel sides and the parallel sides are of length $a$ and $b$.
Area of Trapezium$=\frac{1}{2}\times (25+11)\times 13=234c{m}^2$