Question

MNOP is trapezium. The distance between MN and PQ is 21cm and MN= 28cm, while PQ= 25cm. Find the area.

Answer 1

556.5 cm²

Explanation:

Area of trapezium :

Area = 1/2 (a + b)h

a = base length 1

b = base length 2

h = height

From the information given :

Distance between MN and PQ = Height, h = 21 cm

Base MN, a = 28 cm

Base PQ, b = 25 cm

Hence,

Area = 1/2 (28 + 25) * 21

Area = 1/2 (53) * 21

Area = 556.5 cm²