Question on: WAEC Mathematics - 2009

PQRS is a trapezium. QR//PS, /PQ/ = 5cm, /OR/ = 6cm, /PS/ = 10cm and angle QPS = 42o. Calculate, correct to the nearest cm2, the area of the trapezium (h = 3.35cm2 )

A
27cm2
B
30cm2
C
36cm2
D
37cm2
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Correct Option: A

Area = (\frac{1}{2}(a + b))h

where a = QR = 6cm

b = PA = 10cm

Area = (\frac{1}{2}(6 + 10)) x 3.35cm2

= (\frac{1}{2}(16)) x 3.35cm2

= 26.8cm2

= 27cm2 (approx.)

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