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Answer: ASet 3: Area Volume (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Recent studies show that 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.✓ Correct
16
B.
21
C.
14
D.
8
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 1] 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: 21 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 14 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 8 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.