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area of trapezium is 54cmsq if parallel sides are 10cm and 8cm long find the distance between the parallel sides​

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Step-by-step explanation:

the distance between the parallel sides is the height(h)

formula to find area of trapezium :

Area = 1/2(a+b) h

54 = 1/2 (8+10) h

54=1/2(18) h

54 =9h

54/9=h

h= 6 (ans)

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