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Both trapezoids are similar. The area of the smaller trapezoid is 13 ft2. Which is the best approximation for the area of the larger trapezoid?

28 ft2
20 ft2
16 ft2
24 ft2

Both trapezoids are similar. The area of the smaller trapezoid is 13 ft2. Which is-example-1

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Answer:

b(20ft2)

Explanation:

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User Li Ho Yin
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Larger trapezoid area / smaller trapezoid area =
10 /8 = 1.25
Since we are dealing with area, the larger trapezoid has (1.25)^2 more area.
=1.5625 more area
1.5625 * 13 = 20.3125
So, it seems the second answer 20 ft² is the correct one.



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