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Exam Instructions.Question 11 of 20 :Select the best answer for the question11. Which of the following statements about trapezoids is true?O A. Both pairs of opposite sides are parallel.O B. One pair of opposite sides is parallel.O C. Opposite angles are congruent.OD. Opposite sides are congruent.+ 5Mark for review (Will be highlighted on the review page)

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Consider that trapezoid is a type of quadrilateral, which has one pair of opposite sides unequal but parallel, and the other pair of opposite sides are non-parallel.

Now, read the options carefully. We have to mark the option that is always true for a trapezoid.

Option A:

It is not necessary for a trapezoid to have both pairs of opposite sides as parallel. Only one pair being parallel is required for a quadrilateral to be a trapezoid.

Option B:

As discussed above, the statement is correct for every trapezoid.

Option C:

This is not a necessary condition for a trapezoid. There exist some trapezoids that don't have the opposite angles congruent.

Option D:

Again, this is not a necessary condition for a trapezoid. Since one pair of sides is non-parallel, the other pair must be unequal.

Therefore, it can be concluded that option B is the correct choice.

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