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

A ay:bx

B a:b

C x:y

D bx:ay

Correct Answer: Option A

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

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

Hence H:h = ay:bx