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The parallel sides of a trapezium are 13 cm apart (height 13 cm). One parallel side is 7 cm longer than the other, and the shorter side is 10 cm.
What is the area (in sq cm)?

Class 8Area of a TrapeziumMensuration
  • A195.5
  • B351
  • C155.5
  • D175.5

Step-by-Step Solution

Longer side = 10 + 7 = 17 cm. Area = sq cm.
Answer: D) 175.5

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