the base of a parallelogram is thrice its height. If it's area is 867 m^2, find the length of the base and height
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Area of a parallelogram = Base [b] × Height [h] = 867m²
Also , it is stated that base is thrice its height
⇒ b = 3h
So , Area = 3h × h = 867m²
⇒ 3h² = 867m²
⇒ h² = 867/3 = 289m²
⇒ h = √289 = 17m [approx]
So height [h] = 17m
base [b] = 51m
Also , it is stated that base is thrice its height
⇒ b = 3h
So , Area = 3h × h = 867m²
⇒ 3h² = 867m²
⇒ h² = 867/3 = 289m²
⇒ h = √289 = 17m [approx]
So height [h] = 17m
base [b] = 51m
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