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  • 24-11-2016
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Given the area of a triangle is 40 cm2, if its altitude is 8 cm, its base is 15 cm.
True
False

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JcAlmighty
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  • 27-11-2016
False!

The area A of the triangle with altitude a and base b is:
A = a*b/2

a = 8 cm
b = 15 cm
_____
A = 8*15/2
A = 120/2
A = 60 cm²

Since 40 cm² ≠ 60 cm², the statement is false.
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