Question

There are two triangles. Onehas a base of 8 cm. and a height of 10 cm. The other has a base of 5 cm
and a height of 13 cm.
Which triangle has a larger area?

Answer 1

Explanation:
A
r
e
a
△
=
1
2
⋅
b
a
s
e
⋅
h
e
i
g
h
t
△
1
a
r
e
a
=
1
2
⋅
8
⋅
10

=
40
△
2
a
r
e
a
=
1
2
⋅
5
⋅
13

=
32.5
40
>
32.5
∴
Area of first triangle is larger.

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the area of the two triangles and compare.

Area=1/2b×h

For triangle A: 1/2×8×10=40cm²

For triangle B: 1/2×5×13=32.5cm²

Therefore triangle A has a larger area