JSCE Mathematics 2023 Theory — Question 5
Question 5 of 17 from the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) Mathematics 2023 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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(c) The parallel sides of a trapezium are 8cm and 14cm. If the distance between the parallel sides is 10cm, what is the area of the trapezium?
Model answer
Area = 1/2 (a + b) h = 1/2 x (8 + 14) x 10 = 1/2 x 22 x 10 = 110 cm².
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