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 = (square) ft. actual height = ( ? ) ft. (the drawing shows a triangle with base 4 in., height 5 in., and scale 1 in. : 2 ft.)

Explanation:

Step1: Find actual base

The scale is 1 in. : 2 ft. The base in the drawing is 4 in. So actual base = 4 * 2 = 8 ft.

Step2: Find actual height

The height in the drawing is 5 in. Using the scale, actual height = 5 * 2 = 10 ft.

Answer:

Actual base = 8 ft
Actual height = 10 ft