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Set 5: Triangles

Explanation

Answer: A

A triangular plot of land has a base measuring 11 kilometers and an altitude of 12 kilometers. Calculate the area of the plot.

A.

66

✓ Correct
B.

76

C.

33

D.

56

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. Area of a triangle: A=12×base×heightA = \frac{1}{2} \times base \times height 1. A=12×11×12A = \frac{1}{2} \times 11 \times 12 A=12×132A = \frac{1}{2} \times 132 A=66A = 66 Therefore, the area is 66 square kilometers.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 66

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.

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