Question

What is the area of the triangle?

• A. $22.5{\text{unit}}^2$
• B. $20{\text{unit}}^2$
• C. $55{\text{unit}}^2$
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B $20{\text{unit}}^2$


Base $=5$ units

Height $=8$ units

Area of triangle $=\frac{1}{2}\times$$\text{Base}\times \text{Height}$

Area of triangle $=\frac{1}{2}\times 5\times 8=20{\text{unit}}^2$