The two parallel sides of a trapezium are 17 cm and 15 cm, respectively. If the height of the trapezium is 6 cm, then its area (in m2) is:

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  1. 0.96 m2
  2. 0.0096 m2
  3. 9.6 m2
  4. 960 m2

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Option 2 : 0.0096 m2
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Given:

L= 17 cm

L2 = 15 cm

Height (H) = 6 cm

Concept used:

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

1 cm = (1/100) m 

Calculation:

Let two parallel side be L1 and L2

Area of trapezium = (1/2) × (17 + 15) × 6

⇒ 96 cm2

⇒ 96/10000 m2 = 0.0096 m2

∴ The area of the trapezium is 0.0096 m2.

Shortcut Trick Area of trapezium = (1/2) × (17 + 15) × 6

⇒ 96 cm2

0.0096 m2

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