Question

area of triangle = $\frac{1}{2}bh$. what are the actual base and height of the trampoline? actual base = ft. actual height = ft. 1 in. : 2 ft

Explanation:

Step1: Use the scale - factor

The scale is 1 in. : 2 ft.

Step2: Calculate the actual base

The base in the drawing is 4 in. So the actual base $b = 4\times2=8$ ft.

Step3: Calculate the actual height

The height in the drawing is 5 in. So the actual height $h = 5\times2 = 10$ ft.

Answer:

Actual base = 8 ft
Actual height = 10 ft