Question

What is the area of the entire triangle if the altitude is a perpendicular

bisector? Round your answer to the nearest square meter (whole number).

Answer 1

60cm^2

Explanation:

use Pythagoras' theorem to find the height (attached)

24/2 = 12

h=5cm

are of a triangle = base x height /2

24 x 5 / 2 = 120/2 = 60