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geometry intermediate
Problem
In trapezoid we have parallel to , as the midpoint of , and as the midpoint of . The area of is twice the area of . What is ?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
Since the heights of both trapezoids are equal, and the area of is twice the area of , . , so . is exactly halfway between and , so . , so , and . .
Final answer
C