Question

A sail on a sailboat is in the shape of a triangle. The area of the sail is 128 ft² and the base of the sail is 16 ft.

What is the height of the sail?



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Answer 1

16ft²

Explanation:

Take the area, 128ft², and divide it by the base, 16ft².

Your answer is 16ft².

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To check your answer, use the formula for triangle, A=bh÷2.

16ft² * 16ft² = 256

256÷2=128ft²

A=128ft²

Answer 2

I would say the answer is 16. Let me know if you want me to explain :D