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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.
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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.

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User Stefanie Gauss
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Answer:

2.5

Explanation:

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

So, 20h=50

h=2.5

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