Question

jazlyn wants to purchase the triangular trampoline shown. the scale is shown in the drawing. area of triangle = \frac{1}{2}bh. what are the actual base and height of the trampoline? actual base = blank ft. actual height = ? ft.

Explanation:

Step1: Use the scale to find actual base

Given scale is 1 in = 2 ft, base in drawing is 4 in. So actual base = 4×2.
$4\times2 = 8$

Step2: Use the scale to find actual height

Given scale is 1 in = 2 ft, height in drawing is 5 in. So actual height = 5×2.
$5\times2 = 10$

Answer:

Actual base = 8 ft
Actual height = 10 ft