Multiple choice

A triangle and a parallelogram are constructed on the same base such that their areas are equal. If the altitude of the parallelogram is 300 m, what is the altitude of the triangle?

  1. 600 m

  2. 400 m

  3. 300 m

  4. 660 m

  5. 173.21 m
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Explanation

Let the common base be x m. Now, area of the triangle=area of parallelogram 1/2 * x * Altitude of the triangle=x * 300 Altitude of the triangle=600 m It is the correct answer.

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