Mensuration · Question 17 · Easy

The parallel sides of a trapezium are 14 cm and 22 cm, and the distance between them is 9 cm. What is its area?

  1. 144 cm²
  2. 162 cm²
  3. 324 cm²
  4. 198 cm²
Answer and explanation

Answer: B. 162 cm²

Explanation: Area = 1/2 × (14 + 22) × 9 = 18 × 9 = 162 cm².

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