- A66
- B54
- C120
- D60
Step-by-Step Solution
Area = sq cm (sum of the two triangles also gives 60).
Answer: D) 60
A trapezium is divided by a diagonal into two triangles. The parallel sides are 12 cm and 8 cm and the height is 6 cm.
What is the total area of the trapezium (in sq cm)?
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