Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Mensuration (Section 7 - No. 42)

The area of a trapezium can be found using the formula: 1/2 * (a+b) * h. What do 'a' and 'b' represent?
The two longest sides.
The two parallel sides.
The two non-parallel sides.
The length of the base and the height.

Explanation

'a' and 'b' are the lengths of the parallel sides.

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