PQRS is a trapezuim. QR//PS, /PQ/ = 5cm, /OR/ = 6cm, /PS/ = 10cm and
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2009
PQRS is a trapezuim. QR//PS, /PQ/ = 5cm, /OR/ = 6cm, /PS/ = 10cm and angle QPS = 42°. Calculate the perpendicular distance between the parallel sides
- A. 3.35cm
- B. 3.73cm
- C. 4.50cm
- D. 4.62cm
Correct Answer: A. 3.35cm
Explanation
h = ?
\(\frac{h}{5cm}\) = sin 45o
h = 5cm x 0.6691 = 3.35cm
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