Question

jazlyn wants to purchase a triangular trampoline. what are the actual base and height of the trampoline?
$a = \frac{1}{2}bh$
actual base = \square ft
actual height = \square ft
diagram: triangle with base 2.5 in, height 3 in, scale “1 in.:4 ft”

Explanation:

Step1: Find actual base

The scale is 1 in. : 4 ft. The base on the diagram is 2.5 in. So actual base = 2.5 * 4 = 10 ft.

Step2: Find actual height

The height on the diagram is 3 in. Using the same scale, actual height = 3 * 4 = 12 ft.

Answer:

Actual base = 10 ft, Actual height = 12 ft