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Set 5: Triangles

Explanation

Answer: A

A triangular plot of land has a base measuring 5 feet and an altitude of 20 feet. Calculate the area of the plot.

A.

50

✓ Correct
B.

40

C.

25

D.

60

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. Area of a triangle: A=12×base×heightA = \frac{1}{2} \times base \times height 1. A=12×5×20A = \frac{1}{2} \times 5 \times 20 A=12×100A = \frac{1}{2} \times 100 A=50A = 50 Therefore, the area is 50 square feet.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 50

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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