Question

jazlyn wants to purchase the triangular trampoline shown. the scale is shown in the drawing. area of triangle = \\( \frac { 1 } { 2 } b h \\) what are the actual base and height of the trampoline? actual base = ft actual height =? ft 1 in. : 2 ft

Explanation:

Step1: Convert base length

Given scale \(1\) in. \( : 2\) ft.
Base in drawing \(= 4\) in.
Actual base \(=4\times2 = 8\) ft.

Step2: Convert height length

Height in drawing \(= 5\) in.
Actual height \(=5\times2=10\) ft.

Answer:

Actual base \( = 8\) ft, Actual height \( = 10\) ft