In Figure, ABCD is a trapezium with AB || DC, AB = 18 cm, DC = 32 cm and distance between AB and DC = 14 cm. If arcs of equal radii 7 cm with centres A, B, C and D have been drawn, then find the area of the shaded region of the figure.
[196 m2]
Solution
Given AB = 18 cm
DC = 32 cm
Radius of circle = 7 cm
Area of trapezium = × sum of the parallel sides distance between parallel sides.
= ×(AB+CD) × 14
= ×(18+32) × 14
=(50) × 7
=350 cm2
= 360° (sum of interior angles of quadrilateral)
Radius = 7 cm
Area of all sectors = here
=
=
=154 cm2
Area of shaded region = Area of trapezium – Area of all sectors
=350-154=196 cm2