A rectangle and two triangles. What’s the total area?
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Solution
The total area is 30.
First, because all angles are the same, it is seen that the two triangles are similar. They have area proportion 9/4, so all lengths have proportion 3/2.
Now calling the base of the small triangle x, its height must be 8/x. Using the above proportionality, base and height of the large triangle can be found.
Finally, the rectangle area has area 3x/2*(8/x+12/x)=30.
Visual solution
Poem
In a frozen valley
Kids are playing
The snow is falling
Cold is still feeling
No sun
No wind
The air is quiet
A bird, mighty, is flying
The snowy owl
Quebec’s symbol
The winter queen
With it’s majestic wings
She is flying quietly,
Hovering peacefully
