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)6.66
B)6.74
C)5.74
D)4.74
E)6.1

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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)6.66 
B)6.74 
C)5.74 
D)4.74 
E)6.1

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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)6.66 
B)6.74 
C)5.74 
D)4.74 
E)6.1

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