Arithmetic Ability
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Q.

A triangle and a parallelogram are constructed on the same base such that their areas are equal. If the altitude of the parallelogram is 100 m , then the altitude of the triangle is

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Correct choice: A

Explanation:

Let the triangle and parallelogram have common base b, let the Altitude of triangle is h1 and of parallelogram is h2(which is equal to 100 m), then Area of triangle = 12×b×h1 Area of rectangle = b*h2 As per Given, 12*b*h1=b*h2 12*b*h1=b*100 h1=200
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