Question

In the triangle below, if AC = 13 m, CP =12 m, and AB = 10 m, find the area of the triangle ABC.

Answer 1

To determine the area of a triangle, we use the formula:

`Area=(base* height)/(2)`

In the triangle, the height is CP which measures 12 meters while its base is AB which measures 10 meters.

Let's multiply the measure of the base and height, then divide the result by 2.

`10m*12m=120m^2`
`120m^2/2=60m^2`

Therefore, the area of the triangle is 60 m². (Option C)