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WAEC Mathematics 1997 Question 16

Question 16

Mensuration of Plane Shapes

The length of the two parallel sides of trapezium are 6cm and 10cm and the perpendicular distance between them is 5cm. Find the area of the trapezium.

  1. A.21cm2
  2. B.40cm2
  3. C.80cm2
  4. D.150cm2
  5. E.300cm2
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Answer: B (40cm2)

Explanation

Area = ½ × (6 + 10) × 5 = 40 cm2.