Question

A triangle has a base 12 inches and the height of 5 inches if 6 of these triangles are put together to form a hexagon what would be the area of the hexagon?

Answer 1

Answer: See below

Explanation :

Area of 1 triangle:

A = (12 x 5)/2 = 60/2 = 30

Area of 6 triangle:

30 x 6 = 180in^2