Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Geometry

Question:

In quadrilateral PQRS, RM ⊥ QS, PN ⊥ QS and QS = 6 cm. If RM = 3 cm and PN = 2 cm, then the area of PQRS is

Options:

13 cm2

15 cm2

14 cm2

11 cm2

Correct Answer:

15 cm2

Explanation:

Area of trapezium = \(\frac{1}{2}\) × ( PN + RM ) × QS

= \(\frac{1}{2}\) × ( 2 + 3 ) × 6

= 15 cm²