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Two diagonals divide a square into 4 congruent triangles. The base of each triangle is 8 inches and the height is 5 inches. What is the area of the square?

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80

Explanation:

1. Find an area of 1 triangle:

5x8x1/2=20

2. Multiple by 4

20x4=80

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