Question

The base and height of a triangle are in the ratio 4:5. If its area is 1000sq.cm, find its base and height.

Answer 1

Answer:

base = 40cm; height = 50cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the base and height be 4x and 5x respectively

Area of a triangle = 1/2 * b * h

=> 1000 = 1/2 * 4x * 5x

2000 = 20x^2

100 = x^2

10 = x

Therefore, Base = 4x = 4 x 10 = 40cm

And, Height = 5x = 5 x 10 = 50cm