Problema Solution
a triangle and a rectangle have equal bases. If the altitude of the triangle is 25% longer than that of the rectangle, find the ratio of the area of the triangle to that of the rectangle.
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Area of rectangle =lb.
Area of triangle =1/2lh.
h=1.25b.
Ratio of the area of the triangle to that of the rectangle =0.5*l*1.25b/(lb).
=0.625.