- A272 sq cm
- B544 sq cm
- C320 sq cm
- D200 sq cm
Step-by-Step Solution
AD is the height (perpendicular to both parallel sides). Area = sq cm.
Answer: A) 272 sq cm
A trapezium ABCD has AB parallel to DC, AB = 22 cm, DC = 12 cm. The non-parallel side AD is perpendicular to the parallel sides and AD = 16 cm.
Find the area of the trapezium.
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