Question

Which of the following is the correct name of the given shape?

• A. Trapezoid
• B. Rectangle
• C. Triangle
• D. Hexagon

Answer 1

The correct option is A Trapezoid

Solution:
Say:

• The given shape has 4 sides and 4 corners. Hence, the given shape is a quadrilateral.
• Also, the shape has 1 pair of parallel sides. (Top and bottom sides)
• We know that a quadrilateral with at least 1 pair of parallel sides is called a trapezoid..
• Hence, the given shape is a trapezoid.

Probing Question:
In a trapezoid, the non-parallel sides have to be equal in length, right?
A: No, the non-parallel sides in a trapezoid can be equal or unequal in length.