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Set 4: Triangles

Explanation

Answer: B

A triangular plot of land has a base measuring 16 inches and an altitude of 9 inches. Calculate the area of the plot.

A.

36

B.

72

✓ Correct
C.

62

D.

82

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. Area of a triangle: A=12×base×heightA = \frac{1}{2} \times base \times height 1. A=12×16×9A = \frac{1}{2} \times 16 \times 9 A=12×144A = \frac{1}{2} \times 144 A=72A = 72 Therefore, the area is 72 square inches.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 72

Why others are wrong:
A: This would give an incorrect result. Choice A 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.

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