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Answer: DSet 5: Triangles
Explanation
Mason cuts a triangular piece with a base of 12 centimeters and height of 12 centimeters. What is the area?
A.
62
B.
82
C.
36
D.✓ Correct
72
Detailed Explanation
Choice D is correct. Area of a triangle: 1. Therefore, the area is 72 square centimeters.
Key Steps:
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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.
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.
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