A given trapezoid is shown. Consider that this trapezoid must be divided into two whose areas are in the ratio of 2:5 by a line parallel to its bases such that the bigger part is adjacent to the smaller base. Determine the a) area of the smaller part  b) area of the bigger part  c) length of the dividing line

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A given trapezoid is shown. Consider that this trapezoid must be divided into two whose areas are in the ratio of 2:5
by a line parallel to its bases such that the bigger part is adjacent to the smaller base. Determine the
a) area of the smaller part 
b) area of the bigger part 
c) length of the dividing line 

 

100 cm
60 cm
150 cm
Transcribed Image Text:100 cm 60 cm 150 cm
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