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Q.

In two triangles, the ratio of the areas is 4 : 3 and the ratio of their heights is 3 : 4. Find the ratio of their bases.

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Correct choice: B

Explanation:

Let the bases of the two triangles be x and y and their heights be 3h and 4h respectively. Then, 12×x×3h12×y×4h=43⇒xy=43×43=169 Required ratio = 16 : 9.
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