If the area and sum of the parallel sides of a trapezium are 48 cm2 and 48 cm respectively, then the distance between the parallel sides is
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → 2 cm
The area of a trapezium is \(\frac{1}{2}\times(\text{sum of the parallel sides})\times h\), where \(h\) is the distance between the parallel sides.
Area 48 cm2 with the sum of the parallel sides 48 cm: \(\displaystyle 48=\frac{1}{2}\times48\times h\)
\(48=24h\)
\(h=2\) cm