Q:
The area of a field in the shape of a trapezium measures 1440sq m. The perpendicular distance between its parallel sides is 24cm. If the ratio of the sides is 5:3, the length of the longer parallel side is:
Answer & Explanation
Answer: A) 75
Explanation: Area of field = = 96x sq.m
96x = 1440 => x = = 15
Hence, the length of longer parallel side = 5x = 75m
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