Question

Which of the following option(s) is/are true for properties of a trapezoid?

• A. The top and bottom sides of a trapezoid are parallel to each other.
• B. A trapezoid is a type of quadrilateral
• C. The top and bottom sides of a trapezoid are always equal to each other.
• D. A trapezoid has four sides.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

A trapezoid has four sides.

Let's draw a trapezoid ABCD.

The properties of a trapezoid are:

1. Opposite side are parallel to each other
$\to$AD is parallel to BC.

2. The top and bottom sides of a trapezoid are not equal to each other. It is equal in case of isosceles trapezoid.

3. A trapezoid is a type of quadrilateral.

Hence, Option(c) is incorrect.