SOLUTION: If the base of a triangle is shortened by 60 percent, by what percent must the height be increased if the area is to remaim the same?
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Question 977291: If the base of a triangle is shortened by 60 percent, by what percent must the height be increased if the area is to remaim the same? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If the base of a triangle is shortened by 60 percent, by what percent must the height be increased if the area is to remaim the same?
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Area = b*h/2
2*Area = b*h
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2*Area = (b*0.4)*h*(p) = b*h
(b*0.4)*h*(p) = b*h
0.4*p = 1
p = 2.5
--> 150% increase
