A trapezium has two parallel sides of length 5cm and 9cm. If the area is 21cm2, find the distance between the parallel sides
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3 cm
- 4 cm
- 6 cm
- 7 cm
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
Area of Trapezium = 1/2(sum of parralel sides) * ht21 = 1/2(5 + 9)h
42 = 14h
h = 42/14
h = 3cm