Question

What is the area of the obtuse triangle given below?

A. 209 sq. units
B. 154 sq. units
C. 104.5 sq. units
D. 52.25 sq. units

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. 104.5 square units.

Explanation:

Given that we know the base (19 square units) and the height (11 square units), the formula of the area of the obtuse triangle is =

Area of the obtuse triangle is = (Base * height) / 2

Area of the obtuse triangle is = 19 * 11 / 2

Area of the obtuse triangle is = 209 / 2

Area of the obtuse triangle is = 104. 5 square units

The correct answer for this question is C. 104.5 square units