Math Problem Statement

Work out the total area of the trapezium and the parallelogram.

Solution

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We need to calculate the total area of the trapezium and the parallelogram shown in the image.


1. Area of the Trapezium

The formula for the area of a trapezium is:
Area=12×(a+b)×h\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times (a + b) \times h
Where:

  • a=21cma = 21 \, \text{cm} (top base),
  • b=14cmb = 14 \, \text{cm} (bottom base),
  • h=11cmh = 11 \, \text{cm} (height).

Substitute the values: Area of trapezium=12×(21+14)×11\text{Area of trapezium} = \frac{1}{2} \times (21 + 14) \times 11
Area of trapezium=12×35×11\text{Area of trapezium} = \frac{1}{2} \times 35 \times 11
Area of trapezium=192.5cm2\text{Area of trapezium} = 192.5 \, \text{cm}^2


2. Area of the Parallelogram

The formula for the area of a parallelogram is:
Area=base×height\text{Area} = \text{base} \times \text{height}
Where:

  • Base = 14cm14 \, \text{cm},
  • Height = 5cm5 \, \text{cm}.

Substitute the values: Area of parallelogram=14×5\text{Area of parallelogram} = 14 \times 5
Area of parallelogram=70cm2\text{Area of parallelogram} = 70 \, \text{cm}^2


3. Total Area

Now, add the areas of the trapezium and parallelogram: Total area=192.5+70\text{Total area} = 192.5 + 70
Total area=262.5cm2\text{Total area} = 262.5 \, \text{cm}^2


Final Answer

The total area of the trapezium and the parallelogram is:
262.5cm2\boxed{262.5 \, \text{cm}^2}


Do you need further clarification or step-by-step explanation on any part?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. What is the area of a trapezium with bases 18cm18 \, \text{cm} and 12cm12 \, \text{cm} and height 10cm10 \, \text{cm}?
  2. Calculate the area of a parallelogram with base 20cm20 \, \text{cm} and height 8cm8 \, \text{cm}.
  3. If the height of the trapezium is doubled, how does the area change?
  4. How would you calculate the perimeter of the parallelogram in the given image?
  5. What happens to the total area if the base of the parallelogram increases by 2cm2 \, \text{cm}?

Tip: Always double-check the height and base measurements when working with trapeziums and parallelograms!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Areas of 2D Shapes

Formulas

Area of trapezium = 1/2 × (a + b) × h
Area of parallelogram = base × height

Theorems

Area calculation formulas for trapeziums and parallelograms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8