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

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

B. The volume of the Prismoidal is over-estimated and hence a Prismoidal correction is applied

C. The end sections are parallel planes

D. All the above

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