Question

Triangle JLM is shown below.

M
17 in.
25 in.
J
8 in. K
20 in.
What is the area of triangle JLM?
O A 350 in.2
O B. 240 in.
OC. 300 in.2
O D. 210 in.2

Answer 1

D) 210 in²

Explanation:

Solve for KM.

8²+b²=17²

64+b²=289

b²=289-64

b²=225

b=√225

b=15 (Which is the length of KM, the height of the triangle)

Area=1/2bh

A=1/2(28)(15)

A=210