Question

Which has a larger area? A triangle with a base of 15ft and a height of 25

feet, or a square with sides of 14ft *
Triangle
Square
They both have the same area.

Answer 1

Square

Explanation:

Area of triangle = 1/2 * b * h

= 1/2 * 15 * 25

= 187.5 ft²

Area of square = side * side

= 14 * 14

= 196 ft²

Comparing both areas, it is clear that square have a larger area.