Trapezoidal Strip of Land from a Triangular Lot
Problem
A strip of 640 m2 is sold from a triangular field whose sides are 96 m, 72 m, and 80 m. The strip is of uniform width h and has one of its sides parallel to the longest side of the field. Find the width of the strip.
A. 7.1 m
B. 8.1 m
C. 8.7 m
D. 7.7 m