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Let the other parallel side be x m
The given Information is as follows:
Distance between two parallel sides = 15 m
Area of trapezium = 480 m^2
Now, we know that the Area of the Trapezium = 1/2 × (Sum Of Parallel Sides of Trapezium) × (Distance between Parallel Sides of Trapezium)
480 = 1/2 × (20 + x) × 15
Thus, (480 × 2)/15 = 20 + x
960/15 = 20 + x
Therefore, x = 64-20 = 44 m
Hence, the length of the other parallel side is 44 m