Two parallel sides of a trapezium are 12cm and 8cm long and the distance between them
6.5cm. The area of the trapezium is
Given:
Lengths of parallel sides of trapezium: 12cm and 8cm
Distance between two parallel lines (height): 6.5cm
Area of the trapezium is given by: 
∴ Area of the trapezium = 
= 65cm2
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