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# If a triangle with a base of 10ft has the same area as a circle with

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If a triangle with a base of 10ft has the same area as a circle with radius 3ft, then what is the height of the triangle?

A. 9π/5 ft
B. 10π ft
C. 5 ft
D. 5.2 ft
E. 15π/9 ft

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Solution

Given:
• A triangle with a base of 10 ft has the same area as a circle with radius 3 ft

To find:
• The height of the triangle

Approach and Working:
If we assume the height of the triangle as h, then
• Area of the triangle = $$½ * 10 * h = 5h$$

Radius of the circle is 3
• Area of the circle = $$π * 3^2 = 9π$$

As the area of the triangle is same as the area of the circle, we can say
• 5h = 9π
Or, h = 9π/5

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

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