Question

the base and height of a triangle are in ratio 5:4 and its area is 240 m square. find its base and height​

Answer 1

Answer:

The base and the height of a triangle are in the ratio =4:5

So,

Base=4x

Height=5x

Since, area of the triangle =40 m

2

2

1

×4x×5x=40

20x

2

=80

x

2

=4

x=2

Therefore,

Base=4×2=8 m

Height=5×2=10 m