Math Problem Statement

If M is the midpoint of CD and ABCD is trapezium in which ADIIBC, if the area of ABCM = 4 and the area of AMND = 6, then find the area of trapezium ABCD. (Given N is the mid point of AD)

Solution

We are given a trapezium ABCDABCD with the following information:

  • MM is the midpoint of CDCD.
  • NN is the midpoint of ADAD.
  • ADBCAD \parallel BC (trapezium property).
  • The area of ABCMABCM is 4, and the area of AMNDAMND is 6.
  • We need to find the total area of trapezium ABCDABCD.

Step 1: Area Analysis

The total area of the trapezium ABCDABCD can be thought of as the sum of two parts:

  • The area of ABCMABCM (which is given as 4).
  • The area of AMNDAMND (which is given as 6).

Thus, the total area of trapezium ABCDABCD can be found by adding these two areas: Area of ABCD=Area of ABCM+Area of AMND\text{Area of } ABCD = \text{Area of } ABCM + \text{Area of } AMND Area of ABCD=4+6=10\text{Area of } ABCD = 4 + 6 = 10

Therefore, the area of trapezium ABCDABCD is 10\boxed{10}.


Would you like more details on any part of the solution?

Here are some related questions for further practice:

  1. How do you calculate the area of a trapezium given the lengths of parallel sides and height?
  2. How does knowing the midpoints of sides help simplify area calculations in geometric shapes?
  3. What is the difference between the area of a triangle and a trapezium?
  4. If ABCDAB \parallel CD, how does it affect the shape of ABCDABCD?
  5. How would the area change if ABAB and CDCD were of different lengths?

Tip: Always try breaking down complex shapes into simpler parts like triangles or quadrilaterals when calculating areas.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Areas of Trapezium
Midpoint Theorem

Formulas

Area of trapezium = sum of areas of its parts
Area = base * height / 2 for triangles

Theorems

Midpoint Theorem
Area addition in geometric shapes

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10