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<math>\mathrm{(A)} 2 \qquad \mathrm{(B)} 3 \qquad \mathrm{(C)} 5 \qquad \mathrm{(D)} 6 \qquad \mathrm{(E)} 8 </math> | <math>\mathrm{(A)} 2 \qquad \mathrm{(B)} 3 \qquad \mathrm{(C)} 5 \qquad \mathrm{(D)} 6 \qquad \mathrm{(E)} 8 </math> | ||
− | == Solution == | + | == Solution 1== |
+ | Since the heights of both trapezoids are equal, and the area of <math>ABEF</math> is twice the area of <math>FECD</math>, | ||
+ | <math>\frac{AB+EF}{2}=2\left(\frac{DC+EF}{2}\right)</math>. | ||
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+ | <math>\frac{AB+EF}{2}=DC+EF</math>, so | ||
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+ | <math>AB+EF=2DC+2EF</math>. | ||
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+ | <math>EF</math> is exactly halfway between <math>AB</math> and <math>DC</math>, so <math>EF=\frac{AB+DC}{2}</math>. | ||
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+ | <math>AB+\frac{AB+DC}{2}=2DC+AB+DC</math>, so | ||
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+ | <math>\frac{3}{2}AB+\frac{1}{2}DC=3DC+AB</math>, and | ||
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+ | <math>\frac{1}{2}AB=\frac{5}{2}DC</math>. | ||
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+ | <math>\frac{AB}{DC} = \boxed{5}</math>. | ||
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+ | ==Solution 2== | ||
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+ | Mark <math>DC=z</math>, <math>AB=x</math>, and <math>FE=y.</math> | ||
+ | Note that the heights of trapezoids <math>ABEF</math> & <math>FECD</math> are the same. Mark the height to be <math>h</math>. | ||
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+ | Then, we have that <math>\tfrac{x+y}{2}\cdot h=2(\tfrac{y+z}{2} \cdot h)</math>. | ||
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+ | From this, we get that <math>x=2z+y</math>. | ||
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+ | We also get that <math>\tfrac{x+z}{2} \cdot 2h= 3(\tfrac{y+z}{2} \cdot h)</math>. | ||
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+ | Simplifying, we get that <math>2x=z+3y</math> | ||
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+ | Notice that we want <math>\tfrac{AB}{DC}=\tfrac{x}{z}</math>. | ||
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+ | Dividing the first equation by <math>z</math>, we get that <math>\tfrac{x}{z}=2+\tfrac{y}{z}\implies 3(\tfrac{x}{z})=6+3(\tfrac{y}{z})</math>. | ||
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+ | Dividing the second equation by <math>z</math>, we get that <math>2(\tfrac{x}{z})=1+3(\tfrac{y}{z})</math>. | ||
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+ | Now, when we subtract the top equation from the bottom, we get that <math>\tfrac{x}{z}=5</math> | ||
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+ | Hence, the answer is <math>\boxed{5}</math> | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
− | + | {{AMC10 box|year=2005|ab=B|num-b=22|num-a=24}} | |
+ | {{MAA Notice}} |
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Contents
Problem
In trapezoid we have parallel to , as the midpoint of , and as the midpoint of . The area of is twice the area of . What is ?
Solution 1
Since the heights of both trapezoids are equal, and the area of is twice the area of ,
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, so
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is exactly halfway between and , so .
, so
, and
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Solution 2
Mark , , and Note that the heights of trapezoids & are the same. Mark the height to be .
Then, we have that .
From this, we get that .
We also get that .
Simplifying, we get that
Notice that we want .
Dividing the first equation by , we get that .
Dividing the second equation by , we get that .
Now, when we subtract the top equation from the bottom, we get that
Hence, the answer is
See Also
2005 AMC 10B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 22 |
Followed by Problem 24 | |
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