Question

The parallel sides of a trapezium and its height are in an arithmetic progression with a common difference of 4. If the height is the highest term and the area of the trapezium is 160 sq. units, find the ratio of length of greatest parallel side to that of the smallest parallel side.

• A. 5:1
• B. 1:5
• C. 2:3
• D. 3:2

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 3:2

3:2