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The area of rectangular region ABCD
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Quantity A |
Quantity B |
The area of rectangular region ABCD |
The area of trapezoidal region EFGH |
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quandetermined fromr.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Re: The area of rectangular region ABCD
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Explanation
Find the area of rectangle ABCD:
Area = l × w
or Area = 8 × 3 → Area = 24
Find the area of trapezoid EFGH:
Area = \(\frac{(b1+b2)}{2} \times (h)\)
or Area = \(\frac{(5+7)}{2} \times 4\)= \(6 \times 4\)=
Compare the quantities:
Quantity A: 24
Quantity B: 24
Hence option C is correct.
Find the area of rectangle ABCD:
Area = l × w
or Area = 8 × 3 → Area = 24
Find the area of trapezoid EFGH:
Area = \(\frac{(b1+b2)}{2} \times (h)\)
or Area = \(\frac{(5+7)}{2} \times 4\)= \(6 \times 4\)=
Compare the quantities:
Quantity A: 24
Quantity B: 24
Hence option C is correct.
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Re: The area of rectangular region ABCD
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Attached is a visual that should help.
Source: Vince and Brian's GRE PowerPrep Explanations
Best of luck on your GRE and beyond,
-Brian
Source: Vince and Brian's GRE PowerPrep Explanations
Best of luck on your GRE and beyond,
-Brian
