Question

A triangle has base 8 cm and perpendicular height 5.2 cm

Diagram not drawn accurately
8 cm
Work out the area of the triangle.
Optional working
5.2 cm
Answer:
cm²

Answer 1

A = 20.8 cm²

Explanation:

We have just to use the following expression:

A = (Base x height) / 2

So:

A = (8 x 5.2) / 2

A = 4 x 5,2

A = 20.8 cm²

Answer 2

20.8 cm^2.

Explanation:

Area = 1/2 * base * height

= 1/2 * 8 * 5.2