SOLUTION: The trapezoid has an area of 33cm^2 and an altitude of 2m. Its two bases have ratio of 5:6. What is the length of the larger base.

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Question 1059360: The trapezoid has an area of 33cm^2 and an altitude of 2m. Its two bases have ratio of 5:6. What is the length of the larger base.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A=%28h%2F2%29%28a%2Bb%29=33
and
a%2Fb=5%2F6
a=%285%2F6%29b
Substituting,
%282%2F2%29%28%285%2F6%29b%2Bb%29=33
%2811%2F6%29b=33
b=33%286%2F11%29
b=18m