Mensurationeasy · Past Paper
A trapezoid has parallel sides of 10 cm and 14 cm, and a height of 5 cm. Calculate its area.
A120 sq. cm
B60 sq. cm
C70 sq. cm
D50 sq. cm
✓ Correct Answer: B — 60 sq. cm
Area of a trapezium = 0.5 * (sum of parallel sides) * height: 0.5 * (10 + 14) * 5 = 60 sq. cm.
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