WAEC - Mathematics (2022 - No. 38)
The lengths of the parallel sides of a trapezium are 9cm and 12cm. If the area of the trapezium is 105cm\(^2\), find the perpendicular distance between the parallel sides.
5cm
7cm
10cm
15cm
Maelezo
Area of a trapezium = \(\frac{[a+b]h}{2}\)
105 = \(\frac{[9+12]h}{2}\) → 105 x 2 =21h
h = \(\frac{210}{21}\) → 10cm