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    Question

    If the area of a triangle is 1080 cm2 and

    base: corresponding altitude is 3:5, then the altitude of the triangle is:
    A 70 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 48 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 80 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 60 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Using the formula, Area of the triangle = 1/2 x base x height Β  Let the base and altitude be 3x and 5x respectively. According to question, β‡’ 1/2 x base Γ— altitude = 1080 cm2 or, β‡’ 1/2 x (3x) x (5x) = 1080 β‡’ 15x2 = 2160 β‡’ x2 = 2160/15 β‡’ x2 = 144 β‡’ x = √144 β‡’ x = 12 cm Altitude of a triangle = 5x = 5 Γ— 12 cm = 60 cm

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