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Answer: BSet 5: Area Volume (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A triangle has base 6 and height 5. What is its area?
A triangle has base 6 and height 5. What is its area?
A.
13
B.✓ Correct
15
C.
20
D.
30
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. Area = (1/2) times base times height = (1/2) times 6 times 5 = 15
Why others are wrong:
A: 13 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 20 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 30 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.