Question

    A triangle and a parallelogram have the same base 42 cm and the same area. If the height of the parallelogram is 14 cm, then find the length of the altitude of the triangle.

    A 24cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 26cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 28cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 30cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Height of parallelogram = 14cm The base of the triangle and a parallelogram = 42cm Then ATQ- Area of parallelogram = Area of triangle Base ×height = (1/2) ×base × height 42×14 = ½ ×42×h h = 28cm

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