Question

The two parallel sides of a trapezium are $1.5m$ and $2.5m$ respectively. If the perpendicular distance between them is $6.5$ metres, the area of the trapezium is:

• A. $10m^2$
• B. $13m^2$
• C. $20m^2$
• D. $26m^2$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $13m^2$

Area of trapezium $=\frac{h}{2}$ (sum of parallel sides)

$=\frac{6.5}{2}(1.5+2.5)=\frac{6.5}{2}\times 4$

$=13m^2$