the trapezoids are similar. the are of the smaller one is 564 m^2. find the area of the larger trapezoid to the nearest whole number. medal. thanks :)

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the trapezoids are similar. the are of the smaller one is 564 m^2. find the area of the larger trapezoid to the nearest whole number.  medal. thanks :)

amistre64 · Answer

without knowing a scalar factor to compare the similar shapes by, this would prove most difficult

amistre64 · Answer

the area of a trap is the average base time height

anonymous · Answer

lol, wow.. forgot to draw it. give me a second|dw:1370278258252:dw|

amistre64 · Answer

pfft, i added the height instead of multiplying

amistre64 · Answer

$$\frac{sb_1+sb_2}{2}sh$$
$$s^2(\frac{b_1+b_2}{2}h)$$

amistre64 · Answer

24*s = 57,  find s

anonymous · Answer

never mind, got it. :) but thanks :) @amistre64