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    Question

    In a triangle ABC, AB = AC and the altitude from A to BC

    is 8 cm. If BC = 12 cm, find the area of the triangle.
    A 48 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 64 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 72 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 96 cm² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The area of the triangle is given by (1/2) × base × height. Here, the base BC = 12 cm and the height is 8 cm. Area = (1/2) × 12 × 8 = 48 cm². Answer: a) 48 cm².

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