Question

Two triangles are cut from a rectangle to form a trapezoid. What is the ratio of the area of the trapezoid to the combined area of the triangles? A 18:54 C 54:18 B 18:72 D 72:18 12 in group of students is painting a background piece​

Answer 1

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Answer:

C 54:18

Step-by-step explanation:

Formula for area of trapezoid is;

A_trap = ½(sum of parallel sides) × height = ½(12 + (12 - (3 + 3))) × 6

A_trap = ½(12 + 6) × 6

A_trap = 54 in²

Combined area of triangle:

A_tria = 2 × ½ × 3 × 6 = 18 in²

Thus;

A_trap:A_tria = 54 in²:18 in² = 54:18

Answer 2

The image showing the trapezoid is missing, so i have attached it.

Answer:

C 54:18

Explanation:

Formula for area of trapezoid is;

A_trap = ½(sum of parallel sides) × height = ½(12 + (12 - (3 + 3))) × 6

A_trap = ½(12 + 6) × 6

A_trap = 54 in²

Combined area of triangle:

A_tria = 2 × ½ × 3 × 6 = 18 in²

Thus;

A_trap:A_tria = 54 in²:18 in² = 54:18