The parallel sides of a trapezium measure 14 cm and 18 cm and the distance between them is 9 cm. The area of the trapezium is

Given


Length of parallel sides is 14cm and 18 cm


Height (h) = 9 cm


We know that area of trapezium is × (sum of parallel sides) × height


Therefore Area of trapezium = × (14 +18) × 9 = 144 cm2.

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