An arch has the shape of the parabola A rectangle is fit under the arch by selecting a point on the parabola (see the figure). If the rectangle has base and height . Find the base of a second rectangle that has the same area.
A)10.85
B)9.85
C)8.85
D)8.62
E)10.8

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An arch has the shape of the parabola  A rectangle is fit under the arch by selecting a point  on the parabola (see the figure). If  the rectangle has base  and height  . Find the base of a second rectangle that has the same area. 
A)10.85 
B)9.85 
C)8.85 
D)8.62 
E)10.8

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The Answer of An arch has the shape of the parabola  A rectangle is fit under the arch by selecting a point  on the parabola (see the figure). If  the rectangle has base  and height  . Find the base of a second rectangle that has the same area. 
A)10.85 
B)9.85 
C)8.85 
D)8.62 
E)10.8

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