Question

4. The ratio of the bases of two triangles having
equal heights is 5:8. If area of the larger triangle
is 72 sq units, what is the area of the smaller
triangle?
(1 Point)
A - 115.2 sq units
B - 45 sq units
C-40 sq units
D - 9 sq units​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

If 2 triangles have equal bases, then ratio of their areas is the ratio of their height. 3. If 2 triangles are similar, then ratio of their areas is the square of the scale factor.