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The ratio of bases of two triangles is x:y and that of their areas is a:b. Then the ratio of their corresponding altitudes wll be

ay:bx
a:b
x:y
bx:ay

Correct Answer: ay:bx

Explanation:

a : b =(1/2 * x * H) : (1/2 * y * h)

bxH = ayh => H/h =ay/bx

Hence H:h = ay:bx

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