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JAMB Mathematics 2003 Question 26

Question 26

Mensuration of Plane Shapes

A trapezium has two parallel sides of length 5cm and 9cm. If the area is 21cm2, find the distance between the parallel sides.

  1. A.3cm
  2. B.4cm
  3. C.6cm
  4. D.7cm
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Answer: A (3cm)

Explanation

Area = ½(5 + 9) × h = 7h = 21, so h = 3cm.