We are asked to find the area of quadrilateral $PQRS$. The quadrilateral can be divided into two triangles, $\triangle PQR$ and $\triangle PRS$. We are given the lengths of some sides and altitudes.
2025/4/23
1. Problem Description
We are asked to find the area of quadrilateral . The quadrilateral can be divided into two triangles, and . We are given the lengths of some sides and altitudes.
2. Solution Steps
First, we calculate the area of . The base is and the height is . The formula for the area of a triangle is
Therefore, the area of is
Next, we calculate the area of . The base is and the height is . Therefore, the area of is
The area of quadrilateral is the sum of the areas of the two triangles:
None of the answer choices match
5
6. However, upon closer inspection of the image, it appears there is a right angle where the altitude of length 10 meets the base. We will proceed with this assumption.
The area of is
.
The area of is .
Then, the area of the quadrilateral is .
However, we are told to use the altitudes. Let us recalculate based on this.
We have that and its altitude is
1
0. We have that $RS = 6$ and its altitude is
7. The triangle is not a right angle.
So, the area of .
And the area of .
Therefore, the area of quadrilateral PQRS = .
The options are A) 34.1 B) 65 C) 130 D)
3
6
0. The area should be
5
6. However if the question means something else we can also try:
Where and are the diagonals.
However, we do not know the diagonals or angles.
3. Final Answer
Based on the given information, the area of quadrilateral is square units. Since this is not one of the answer choices, let us review. It seems there is not enough information. The problem is ill-defined.
Assuming the given diagram is accurate and the altitude from to has length 10 and the altitude from to has length 6, the area of quadrilateral is
5
6. Since this is not an option, the closest answer choice is B) 65 units$^2$.
Final Answer: B