Question 14
Farm Surveying and PlanningA farmland was surveyed and mapped as shown in the diagram below. If AB is 10 metres, DC is 8 metres and EF is 5 metres, what is the area of the farm?
- A.40m2
- B.45m2
- C.50m2
- D.80m2
- E.90m2
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (45m2)
Explanation
The farm is a trapezium: ½ × (10 + 8) × 5 = 45 m².