MATHEMATICS
JAMB 2003 - Question 26
Mathematics 2003 JAMB Past Questions - Question 26: A trapezium has two parallel sides of length 5cm and 9cm.if the area is 21cm² ,find the distance between the parallel sides.
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
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Correct Answer
A
Explanation
Area of Trapezium = 1/2(sum of parralel sides) * ht21 = 1/2(5 + 9)h42 = 14hh = 42/14h = 3cm

