Question

Daisy is making an abstract painting with two triangles. The dimensions of the painting are shown below:

Two triangles share the same height of 10 inches. One triangle has a base of 8 inches, and the other is 12 inches.

The total area of the two triangles is _____ square inches.

Answer 1

The total area of the two triangles is 100 square inches.

Explanation:

Solution:

Area of one triangle:

Height = 10 inches

Base = 8 inches

Area of triangle =

= 40 square inches

Area of another triangle:

Height = 10 inches

Base = 12 inches

Area of triangle =

= 60 square inches

Total area of the two triangles = 40 square inches + 60 square inches

= 100 square inches

The total area of the two triangles is 100 square inches.

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