Triangle Word Problems

Front

What is the formula to calculate the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 (base)(height)

Front

If a triangle has a base of 4 m and a height of 3 m, what is its area?

Back

6 m²

Front

What does 'base' refer to in a triangle?

Back

The base is one side of the triangle, often the bottom side when the triangle is drawn.

Front

What does 'height' refer to in a triangle?

Back

The height is the perpendicular distance from the base to the opposite vertex.

Front

How do you find the area of a triangle with a base of 10 ft and a height of 5 ft?

Back

Area = 1/2 (10 ft)(5 ft) = 25 ft²

Front

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 8 in and a height of 6 in?

Back

24 in²

Front

If a triangle has an area of 30 m² and a base of 10 m, what is its height?

Back

Height = (Area * 2) / base = (30 m² * 2) / 10 m = 6 m

Front

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 12 in and a height of 7 in?

Back

42 in²

Front

If a triangular garden has a base of 1.4 m and a height of 2.6 m, how much fertilizer is needed?

Back

1.82 m²

Front

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 6 m and a height of 4 m?

Back

12 m²