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WAEC Mathematics 2022 Objective — Question 41

Question 41 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The lengths of the parallel sides of a trapezium are 9cm and 12cm. If the area of the trapezium is 105cm², find the perpendicular distance between the parallel sides.

  • A. 5 cm
  • B. 7 cm
  • C. 10 cmCorrect
  • D. 15 cm

Explanation

Area = ½(a+b)h: 105 = ½(9+12)h = 10.5h. h = 105/10.5 = 10cm.

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