Question

    In a trapezium, the lengths of the two parallel sides

    are 24 cm and 18 cm, and the distance between them is 16 cm. Find the length of the midsegment (line joining the midpoints of the non-parallel sides).
    A 20 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 21 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 22 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 23 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Length of midsegment = (sum of parallel sides) / 2 = (24 + 18) / 2 = 42 / 2 = 21 cm Correct Answer: b) 21 cm

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