Question

The base and height of a triangle are in the ratio 5:3.If the area of the triangle is 120m².
Find its base and height.

Answer 1

Answer:

Let

Ratio of base and height is 5x:3x

According to questions,

1÷2×base ×height =120

1÷2×5x×3×=120

1÷2×15x=120

15x=240

X=240 ÷15

=16

Base=5x=5×16=80

Height =3x=3×16=48