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# If the area of the trapezoid in the figure above is 27, then k =

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If the area of the trapezoid in the figure above is 27, then k =

(A) 3/2√2
(B) √(3/2)
(C) 3/√5
(D) 3/2
(E) 9/4

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Area of trapezium = 1/2 x (Sum of parallel sides) x height
sides are (5k-2k)=3k and (6k-k)=5k, height is (4k-k) = 3k
Area = $$\frac{1}{2}$$ x (3k+5k) x 3k =12k^2 = 27
k^2 = $$\frac{27}{12}$$
k = $$\frac{3}{2}$$
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