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PRSQ is a trapezium of area 14cm2 in which PQ||RS. If PQ = 4cm and...

Mathematics
JAMB 1985

PRSQ is a trapezium of area 14cm2 in which PQ||RS. If PQ = 4cm and SR = 3cm, Find the area of SQR in cm2
  • A. 7.0
  • B. 6.0
  • C. 5.2
  • D. 5.0
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Area of trapezium = 14cm2

Area of trapezium = \(\frac{1}{2}\)(a + b)h

14 = \(\frac{1}{2}\)(4 + 3)h

14 = \(\frac{7}{2}\)h

h = \(\frac{14 \times 2}{7}\)

= 4

Area of SQR = \(\frac{1}{2}\)(3 x 4)

= \(\frac{12}{2}\)

= 6.0

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