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UPCAT Mathematics practice question 50: A trapezoid has parallel sides measuring 8 cm and 12 cm, with a height of 5 cm. What is its area?

Correct answer

C. 50 cm²

A = ½(b₁ + b₂)h = ½(8 + 12)(5) = ½(20)(5) = 50 cm².

A trapezoid has parallel sides measuring 8 cm and 12 cm, with a height of 5 cm. What is its area?

  1. 40 cm²
  2. 48 cm²
  3. 50 cm²Correct
  4. 100 cm²

Why C is correct

A = ½(b₁ + b₂)h = ½(8 + 12)(5) = ½(20)(5) = 50 cm².

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