Question

In the diagram shown,

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• CDEF is a trapezium,
ABCF is a rectangle,
BD = 9 cm,
AB = 6 cm,
EF = 3 Cm,
Perimeter of ABCF = 20 cm.
Calculate the area of trapezium CDEF.
You must show all your working.

Answer 1

Area=1/2(3+3)x6

=1/2(6) x6

=3x6

=18 cm2

So, 18 cm2 is the area of the trapezium