SOLUTION: There are two triangles. One is XZY and the other is QRS. Triangle XZY has a height of 15 (ZW) and triangle QRS has a height of 8(RT). (The zw and rt are the names of the line (h)

Question 1114153: There are two triangles. One is XZY and the other is QRS. Triangle XZY has a height of 15 (ZW) and triangle QRS has a height of 8(RT). (The zw and rt are the names of the line (h) going through the triangle). If the area of triangle QRS is 145 cm^2, find the area of triangle XZY.
Answer options:
1. 509.77
2. 513.26
3. 510.98
4. 503.94
My thinking process:
I got 509.77 as my answer but was not sure if it was correct or if I just guessed lucky. Thank you for your help in advance!
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If B is the base for triangle XYZ
then .

If b is base for triangle QRS
then as given its area.
-

Assuming these are similar triangles,

Area of triangle XYZ:

or about 509.77.

NOT the only way to solve. There is a linear-to-area property for plane figures.
Answer by ikleyn(52786) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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As formulated and presented, this post makes no sense.

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