The sail on a boat is triangular and its area is 216 feet. If the length of the base of the sail is 18 feet, find its height.

Eddinho asked Jun 11, 2023

351,114 views

33 votes

The sail on a boat is triangular and its area is 216 feet. If the length of the base of the sail is 18 feet, find its

height.

Eddinho asked Jun 11, 2023

2.9k points

Your comment on this question:

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Email me at this address if my answer is selected or commented on:Email me if my answer is selected or commented on

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

12 votes

Answer:

Explanation:

Use the triangle area formula: A=1/2 (base)(height)

Plug in what we know: 216=1/2(18)(h)

Solve for h: (1/2)(18)=9.

216/9=24.

So, h=24

To check, plug it into the formula: 1/2(18)(24)= 216

2.9k points

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

1.6m questions

2.0m answers