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+ | The answer is C=7.2 | ||
+ | Use pythagoras to figure it out. A 4-6 triangle and approx 7.2 | ||
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{{AJHSME box|year=1995|num-b=23|num-a=25}} | {{AJHSME box|year=1995|num-b=23|num-a=25}} |
Latest revision as of 15:40, 29 July 2024
Problem
In parallelogram ,
is the altitude to the base
and
is the altitude to the base
. [Note: Both pictures represent the same parallelogram.] If
,
, and
, then
Solution
The answer is C=7.2 Use pythagoras to figure it out. A 4-6 triangle and approx 7.2
~Aarav22
See Also
1995 AJHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 23 |
Followed by Problem 25 | |
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