Question

area of triangle $=\frac{1}{2}bh$
what are the actual base and height of
the trampoline?
actual base $=\square ft$
actual height $=? ft$

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the actual base

The scale is \(1\) inch : \(2\) feet. The base on the drawing is \(4\) inches.
Multiply the drawing base by the scale factor: \(4\times2 = 8\) feet.

Step2: Calculate the actual height

The height on the drawing is \(5\) inches.
Multiply the drawing height by the scale factor: \(5\times2=10\) feet.

Answer:

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