Register

8) For a given area of a triangle, the base varies inversely as its height. When the height is 10 in the base is 5 in. Find the base if the height is increased to 20 in.

8) For a given area of a triangle, the base varies inversely as its height. When the height is 10 in the base is 5 in. Find the base if the height is increased to 20 in.
asked 99.5k views
4 votes
8) For a given area of a triangle, the base varies inversely as its height. When the height is

10 in the base is 5 in. Find the base if the height is increased to 20 in.

asked
User Stefanie Gauss
by
8.3k points

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

2.5

Explanation:

If the areas stay the same, then 10*5=20*h

So, 20h=50

h=2.5

answered
User Ejohnson
by
7.7k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

No related questions found

Ask a Question
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.

Categories

Other Questions

What is .725 as a fraction
How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
A bathtub is being filled with water. After 3 minutes 4/5 of the tub is full. Assuming the rate is constant, how much longer will it take to fill the tub?
Link Copied!