A trapezoid has an area of 36 m2 and an altitude of 2 m. Its two bases have ratio of 4:5. What are the lengths of the bases?
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We know that the area of a trapezoid is given by the formula A = (b1 + b2)h/2, where b1 and b2 are the lengths of the two bases and h is the altitude. Show more…
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