Question

The area of a triangle is 115 in2. If the height of the triangle is 7.5 inches, what is the length of its base? Round to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.

Answer 1

30.67 inches

Explanation:

Area of a triangle: 1/2 x b x h

115 = 1/2 x b x 7.5

115 = 3.75b

115/3.75 = b

30.66666 = b

30.67 = b