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The area of a trapezium is 360 sq cm and its height is 12 cm. Its parallel sides differ by 4 cm.
Find the lengths of the two parallel sides (shorter, longer in cm).

Class 8Area of a TrapeziumMensuration
  • A28 cm and 32 cm
  • B26 cm and 34 cm
  • C30 cm and 30 cm
  • D27 cm and 33 cm

Step-by-Step Solution

360 = , so . With cm.
Answer: A) 28 cm and 32 cm

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