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Area and Perimeter in Context

Question 16 • Mathematical Models with Applications - MA4072 CR

The area of a triangular-shaped mat is 18 square feet and the base is 3 feet. Find the height

Answer
A
12 ft
B
20 ft
C
24 ft
D
30 ft

Explanation

The area of a triangle is A = ½ × base × height. Substituting 18 square feet for the area and 3 feet for the base gives 18 = ½ × 3 × height, so the height is 12 feet. The correct choice is 12 ft.

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