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:
Correct Answer: 75
Explanation:
Area of field =
= 96x sq.m
96x = 1440 => x =
= 15
Hence, the length of longer parallel side = 5x = 75m
