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Shirley is drawing triangles that have the same area. The base of each triangle varies inversely with the height. What are the possible base and height of a second triangle if the first triangle's base is 12 and its height is 8?.

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The possibile base and height of second triangle is option 4: 16 and 6.

We are given the height and base are inversely proportional for the triangle. Based on this, the area of triangle is given by the formula -

Area = 1/2 × base × height

Keep the values in formula to find the area of first triangle -

Area = 1/2 × 12 × 8

Area = 6 × 8

Area = 48

Now, option a in the choices is incorrect, because there is no variation seen in the two values. Trying the other three options to find the dimensions of same area.

Option 2: 60 and 36

Area = 1/2 × 60 × 36

Area = 30 × 36

Area = 1080

Option 3: 120 and 80

Area = 1/2 × 120 × 80

Area = 60 × 80

Area = 4800

Options 4: 16 and 6

Area = 1/2 × 16 × 6

Area = 8 × 6

Area = 48

Hence, option 4 16 and 6 are correct base and height.

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