Question

jazlyn wants to purchase the triangular trampoline shown. the scale is shown in the drawing.
area of triangle $=\frac{1}{2}bh$
what are the actual base and height of the trampoline?
actual base $=\square$ ft
actual height $=\square$ ft

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate actual base

Given scale \(1\space in = 2\space ft\), base in drawing is \(5\space in\).
Actual base \(b=5\times2 = 10\space ft\)

Step2: Calculate actual height

Height in drawing is \(4\space in\).
Actual height \(h = 4\times2=8\space ft\)

Answer:

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