If the lengths of the two parallel sides of a trapezium are 8 cm and 10 cm and its area is 54 cm². Find the distance between its parallel sides (in cm).
1). 6
2). 3
3). 12
4). 9
Area = 1/2 × (sum of parallel sides) × (Distance between parallel sides)
⇒ 54 = 1/2 × (8 + 10) × (Distance between parallel sides)
∴ Distance between parallel sides = 54/9 = 6 cm