The two parallel sides of a trapezium are 1.5 m and 2.5 m respectively. If the perpendicular distance between… · ABC26GN4522
Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Area
The two parallel sides of a trapezium are 1.5 m and 2.5 m respectively. If the perpendicular distance between them is 6.5 metres, the area of the trapezium is
(a)$10 \mathrm{m}^{2}$
(b)$13 \mathrm{m}^{2}$
(c)$20 \mathrm{m}^{2}$
(d)$26 \mathrm{m}^{2}$
Answer
Answer (as printed): B
Explanation
Area of trapezium = × (1.5 + 2.5 ) × 6.5 m = 13 m . 2 2
Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.