Find the distance between the two parallel sides of a trapezium if the area of the trapezium is 500 sq m and the two parallel sides are equal to 30 m and 20 m, respectively.

A) 20 cm

B) 15 cm

C) 18 cm

D) 25 cm

Correct answer:
A) 20 cm

Description for Correct answer:

According to the question,

Area=\( \Large \frac{1}{2}(30+20)\times h \)

=> 50h=\( \Large 500\times 2 \)

h = 20 cm



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