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