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Geometric probability problem involving an isoscript trapezoid with side lengths 12, 12, 12, and 24 inches.
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Given an isosceles trapezoid with side lengths 12 inches, 12 inches, 12 inches, and 24 inches, we can denote the trapezoid as \( ABCD \) with \( AB = 24 \) inches (the longer base), \( CD = 12 \) inches (the shorter base), and the legs \( AD = BC = 12 \) inches.
To solve geometric probability or other problems involving this trapezoid, we can start by determining some of its properties such as area and height.
### Step 1: Find the height of the trapezoid
1. **Drop perpendiculars from points \( C \) and \( D \) to line \( AB \)**, meeting \( AB \) at points \( P \) and \( Q \) respectively. Thus, \( CP \) and \( DQ \) are the heights of the trapezoid.
2. **Label the lengths**: Let \( AP = DQ = h \) (height from \( C \) and \( D \) to base \( AB \)). The distance \( PQ = AB - CD = 24 - 12 = 12 \) inches.
3. **Since \( AD \) and \( BC \) are both equal to 12 inches, we can apply the Pythagorean Theorem** for triangle \( ADP \):
\[
AP^2 + PD^2 = AD^2
\]
where \( PD \) is half the remaining horizontal distance (since \( CD \) is centered above \( AB \)):
\[
PD = \frac{PQ}{2} = \frac{12}{2} = 6
\]
Therefore, the equation becomes:
\[
h^2 + 6^2 = 12^2
\]
\[
h^2 + 36 = 144
\]
\[
h^2 = 108 \implies h = \sqrt{108} = 6\sqrt{3}
\]
### Step 2: Calculate the Area of the Trapezoid
The area \( A \) of a trapezoid is given by the formula:
\[
A = \frac{1}{2} \times (b_1 + b_2) \times h
\]
where \( b_1 \) and \( b_2 \) are the lengths of the bases and \( h \) is the height.
Substituting our values:
\[
A = \frac{1}{2} \times (24 + 12) \times 6\sqrt{3} = \frac{1}{2} \times 36 \times 6\sqrt{3} = 108\sqrt{3} \text{ square inches}
\]
### Step 3: Find the Probability of a Point Landing Inside the Trapezoid
If you were looking for a geometric probability problem involving points landing inside the trapezoid or within a certain area defined relative to the trapezoid, you would define a larger area (such as a rectangle or circle) and the probability would be the ratio of the areas.
For example, if we consider the trapezoid enveloped in a rectangle formed by extending the bases to their respective heights:
- The rectangle has width \( 24 \) inches (the length of the longer base) and height \( 6\sqrt{3} \) inches, yielding an area of:
\[
A_{rectangle} = 24 \times 6\sqrt{3} = 144\sqrt{3} \text{ square inches}
\]
The probability \( P \) that a randomly chosen point in the rectangle falls inside the trapezoid is:
\[
P = \frac{\text{Area of Trapezoid}}{\text{Area of Rectangle}} = \frac{108\sqrt{3}}{144\sqrt{3}} = \frac{108}{144} = \frac{3}{4}
\]
This is a simplified approach. Depending on the specific formulation of your geometric probability question, the approach may vary. If you have a specific aspect you'd like to explore further, please provide additional details!
To solve geometric probability or other problems involving this trapezoid, we can start by determining some of its properties such as area and height.
### Step 1: Find the height of the trapezoid
1. **Drop perpendiculars from points \( C \) and \( D \) to line \( AB \)**, meeting \( AB \) at points \( P \) and \( Q \) respectively. Thus, \( CP \) and \( DQ \) are the heights of the trapezoid.
2. **Label the lengths**: Let \( AP = DQ = h \) (height from \( C \) and \( D \) to base \( AB \)). The distance \( PQ = AB - CD = 24 - 12 = 12 \) inches.
3. **Since \( AD \) and \( BC \) are both equal to 12 inches, we can apply the Pythagorean Theorem** for triangle \( ADP \):
\[
AP^2 + PD^2 = AD^2
\]
where \( PD \) is half the remaining horizontal distance (since \( CD \) is centered above \( AB \)):
\[
PD = \frac{PQ}{2} = \frac{12}{2} = 6
\]
Therefore, the equation becomes:
\[
h^2 + 6^2 = 12^2
\]
\[
h^2 + 36 = 144
\]
\[
h^2 = 108 \implies h = \sqrt{108} = 6\sqrt{3}
\]
### Step 2: Calculate the Area of the Trapezoid
The area \( A \) of a trapezoid is given by the formula:
\[
A = \frac{1}{2} \times (b_1 + b_2) \times h
\]
where \( b_1 \) and \( b_2 \) are the lengths of the bases and \( h \) is the height.
Substituting our values:
\[
A = \frac{1}{2} \times (24 + 12) \times 6\sqrt{3} = \frac{1}{2} \times 36 \times 6\sqrt{3} = 108\sqrt{3} \text{ square inches}
\]
### Step 3: Find the Probability of a Point Landing Inside the Trapezoid
If you were looking for a geometric probability problem involving points landing inside the trapezoid or within a certain area defined relative to the trapezoid, you would define a larger area (such as a rectangle or circle) and the probability would be the ratio of the areas.
For example, if we consider the trapezoid enveloped in a rectangle formed by extending the bases to their respective heights:
- The rectangle has width \( 24 \) inches (the length of the longer base) and height \( 6\sqrt{3} \) inches, yielding an area of:
\[
A_{rectangle} = 24 \times 6\sqrt{3} = 144\sqrt{3} \text{ square inches}
\]
The probability \( P \) that a randomly chosen point in the rectangle falls inside the trapezoid is:
\[
P = \frac{\text{Area of Trapezoid}}{\text{Area of Rectangle}} = \frac{108\sqrt{3}}{144\sqrt{3}} = \frac{108}{144} = \frac{3}{4}
\]
This is a simplified approach. Depending on the specific formulation of your geometric probability question, the approach may vary. If you have a specific aspect you'd like to explore further, please provide additional details!
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