Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Area and perimeter

Area and perimeter — practice question

The sketch depicts a trapezium and is NOT TO SCALE. Its area equals $42\text{ cm}^2$. The two parallel sides measure 4 cm and 10 cm, while the perpendicular height is $h$ cm.
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Calculate the value of $h$.

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This 2-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Rearranging gives $\frac{1}{2}(4 + 10)h = 42$.” …

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