SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 66

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 03 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q66

Find the area of a trapezium having a height of 7 cm and the lengths of the parallel sides 8 cm and 12 cm.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 70 cm2.

Area of trapezium = (1/2) × (Sum of parallel sides) × Height

= (1/2) × (8 + 12) × 7

= (1/2) × 20 × 7

= 70 cm2