SOLUTION: A trapezoid has an area of 36 m^2 and altitude of 2 m. Its two bases in meters are in the ratio 4:5. Find the two bases.

Algebra ->  Polygons -> SOLUTION: A trapezoid has an area of 36 m^2 and altitude of 2 m. Its two bases in meters are in the ratio 4:5. Find the two bases.      Log On


   

Question 1023497: A trapezoid has an area of 36 m^2 and altitude of 2 m. Its two bases in meters are in the ratio 4:5. Find the two bases.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39615) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Bases may be 4x and 5x.

%28%284x%2B5x%29%2F2%29%2A2=36
.
.
x=4

Sizes of the bases are 16 and 20.