Advanced Mathematics Primary 6 Geometry

A quadrilateral has exactly one pair of parallel sides and exactly one right angle. Which of the following shapes must it be?

A Trapezium
B Parallelogram
C Rhombus
D Rectangle
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Check each shape: Parallelogram: 2 pairs parallel sides — FAILS. Rhombus: 2 pairs parallel sides, no right angles — FAILS. Rectangle: 2 pairs parallel sides, 4 right angles — FAILS. Trapezium: exactly 1 pair of parallel sides — PASSES. A right-angled trapezium also has exactly one right angle — PASSES. Answer: Trapezium.

Correct answer: Trapezium

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