Multiple choice

If the base of a triangle is twice as long as the side of a square and their areas are the same, what is the ratio of the altitude of the triangle to the side of the square?

  1. 1/4

  2. 1/2

  3. 1

  4. 2

  5. 4

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let 's' be the side of the square and 'h' be the altitude of the triangle. Then, area of triangle = area of square 1/2* 2s* h = s2 h = s Therefore, h/s = 1 So, option (3) is correct.