Algebra Word Problem

Question

An artist is drawing a replica painting that is on the berlin wall. The painting includes a trapezoid. The trapezoid in the painting has a height of 10 inches and a shorter base of 12 inches. The replica of the trapezoid has a shorter base measuring 2.75 inches. If the two trapezoids are similar, what is the height of the replica trapezoid

Answer 1

h/10 = 2.75/12

h = 27.5/12

h ≈ 2.291

 

The height is approximately 2.2 inches.