Triangle A has an area of #4 # and two sides of lengths #8 # and #3 #. Triangle B is similar to triangle A and has a side with a length of #8 #. What are the maximum and minimum possible areas of triangle B?
1 Answer
Oct 13, 2017
Minimum possible area o B 4
Maximum possible area of B 28(4/9) or 28.44
Explanation:
Since the triangles are similar, sides are in same proportion.
Case (1) Minimum possible area
Areas will be square of the sides ratio
Case (2) Maximum possible area
Areas will be