20 sq.units
Explanation:
The base of a parallelogram is 8 units, and the height is 5 units. A segment divides the parallelogram into two identical trapezoids. The height of each trapezoid is 5 units
To Find: Area of one of the trapezoid.
Solution: Consider the file attached with solution.
In Parallelogram ABCD,
therefore,area of parallelogram:
Segment EF divides parallelogram in two identical trapezoid AEFD and CFEB therefore,
also
now area of one of the trapezoid
The area of trapezoid is 20 sq. units
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