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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