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A trapezium has two parallel sides of length 5cm and 9cm. If the area is 21cm2, find the distance between the parallel sides

A
3 cm
B
4 cm
C
6 cm
D
7 cm
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Correct Option: A

Area of Trapezium = 1/2(sum of parralel sides) * ht

21 = 1/2(5 + 9)h

42 = 14h

h = 42/14

h = 3cm

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