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In the formula for a trapezium's area, what does 'h' represent?

Class 8Area of a TrapeziumMensuration
  • AThe perpendicular distance between the parallel sides
  • BThe length of a slant side
  • CThe sum of the parallel sides
  • DThe longer parallel side

Step-by-Step Solution

'h' is the height, i.e. the perpendicular distance between the two parallel sides.
Answer: A) The perpendicular distance between the parallel sides

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