How to Use Area of a Trapezium Formula to Solve NCERT Maths

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A trapezium is a quadrilateral, which has four sides and one set of parallel sides.

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The area of a trapezium is mostly determined by the length of parallel sides and the trapezium's height.

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It is based on square units of measurement. Let's look at the formula for calculating the area of a trapezium.

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Area of trapezium can be calculated using the formula:

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To find the area of the trapezium, follow the steps given below:

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Example:

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