The trapezoids are similar. The area of the smaller trapezoid is 388 m . Find the area of the
larger trapezoid to the nearest whole number. Rest in the comments.

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The trapezoids are similar. The area of the smaller trapezoid is 388 m . Find the area of the
larger trapezoid to the nearest whole number. Rest in the comments.

hlambach · Answer

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hlambach · Answer

A. 21 m
B. 400 m
C. 2235 m
D. 2304 m

hlambach · Answer

i have NO idea what to do... :(

hlambach · Answer

if you get it, please tell me how :) thanks!

anonymous · Answer

i believe similar as in same height, not specified though. if it is, then you can use the formula (1/2)(a+b)(h), in which h is same for both.

saifoo.khan · Answer

There's a ratio formula for this.

saifoo.khan · Answer

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