SOLUTION: the parallel side of trapezium is 30cm and 20cm long. the distance between the parallel side is 18cm. show how you will find the area of the trapezium.

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Question 1156278: the parallel side of trapezium is 30cm and 20cm long. the distance between the parallel side is 18cm. show how you will find the area of the trapezium.
Answer by ikleyn(52835) About Me  (Show Source):
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The area of a trapezoid is half the sum of its bases, multiplied by the height.


    area = %28%2830%2B20%29%2F2%29%2A18 cm^2 = 25*18 = 50*9 = 450 cm^2.    ANSWER

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