The diagram below is a trapezium MNPQ. Line MQ is parallel to line NP.

The diagram below is a trapezium MNPQ. Line MQ is parallel to line NP. The length of line MQ = 8cm and that of line NR = 7cm. The perpendicular line MR=12cm.

If the area of the trapezium is 198cm², what is the length of RP?

A. 15cm
B. 18cm
C. 25cm
D. 32cm

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The correct answer is [B]

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Wilfykil answered the question on August 2, 2019 at 11:10

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