10

Set 4: Triangles

Explanation

Answer: A

Theodore is making a triangular sail with a base of 6 meters and a height of 7 meters. What is the area of the sail?

A.

21

✓ Correct
B.

31

C.

11

D.

10

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. Area of a triangle: A=12×base×heightA = \frac{1}{2} \times base \times height 1. A=12×6×7A = \frac{1}{2} \times 6 \times 7 A=12×42A = \frac{1}{2} \times 42 A=21A = 21 Therefore, the area is 21 square meters.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 21

Why others are wrong:
B: This would give an incorrect result. Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: This would give an incorrect result. Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: This would give an incorrect result. Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

🎉 Set Complete!

You've reviewed all explanations. Ready to try another set?

🎯 Keep Practicing!

Master all sections for your best SAT score