Question

The assumption on which the trapezoidal formula for volumes is based, is

a.

The end sections are parallel planes

b.

The mid-area of a pyramid is half the average area of the ends

c.

The volume of the prismoidal is over-es-timted and hence a prismoidal correction is applied

d.

All the above.

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Answer: (d).All the above.

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