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Find the area of a trapezium with parallel sides 6 cm and 10 cm, height 4 cm.

A20 cm²
B32 cm²CORRECT
C40 cm²
D60 cm²
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Area = ½(a+b)h = ½(6+10)(4) = ½ × 64 = 32 cm².
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