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Answer: ASet 3: Triangles (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A triangle has base 12 and height 7. What is its area?
A triangle has base 12 and height 7. What is its area?
A.✓ Correct
42
B.
41
C.
43
D.
44
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. Area = (1/2) times base times height = (1/2) times 12 times 7 = 42
Why others are wrong:
B: 41 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 43 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 44 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.