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Set 2: Area Volume (Beginner)

Explanation

Answer: A

PROBLEM

A triangle has base 8 and height 4. What is its area?

A triangle has base 8 and height 4. What is its area?

A.

16

✓ Correct
B.

8

C.

14

D.

18

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is the best answer. Area = (1/2) times base times height = (1/2) times 8 times 4 = 16

Why others are wrong:
B: 8 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 14 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 18 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.