¶ 1953 AHSME Problem 48
Problem: If the larger base of an isosceles trapezoid equals a diagonal and the smaller base equals the altitude, then the ratio of the smaller base to the larger base is:
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Solution:
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Problem: If the larger base of an isosceles trapezoid equals a diagonal and the smaller base equals the altitude, then the ratio of the smaller base to the larger base is:
Answer Choices:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Solution:
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