Question:The two parallel sides of a trapezium are 1.5 m and 2.5 m respectively. If the perpendicular distance between them is 6.5 metres, the area of the trapezium is :
A `26 m^2`
B `13 m^2`
C `20 m^2`
D `10 m^2`
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+ Answer
B
+ ExplanationArea of trap` = 1/2 (Sum of parallel sides xx distance between them)`
`= [1/2 (1.5 + 2.5) xx 6.5] m^2`
`= 13 m^2`.