Question

According to Cavalieri’s Principle, which two triangles have the same area?

A) ΔWXY and ΔXYZ
B) ΔVWX and ΔVYZ
C) ΔWXY and ΔWYZ
D) ΔVWZ and ΔVXY

Answer 1

A) ΔWXY and ΔXYZ

Explanation:

According to Cavalieri’s Principle, if two shapes have the same height and matching widths everywhere along the height, they must have the same area, so ΔWXY and ΔXYZ have the same area.

Answer 2

A) ΔWXY and ΔXYZ

Explanation:

A) ΔWXY and ΔXYZ has the same base and same height