Understanding the Area of a Triangle

What is the base of a triangle in the context of finding its area?

• The side opposite the right angle

• Any side of the triangle

• The side adjacent to the height

• The longest side of the triangle

How do you determine the height of a triangle when calculating its area?

• It is always the longest side

• It is the distance from the base to the highest point

• It is the same as the base

• It is the side opposite the base

What is the formula for finding the area of a triangle?

• Base times height

• Base plus height

• One half times base times height

• Base divided by height

In the example of a right triangle with a base of 3 inches and a height of 4 inches, what is the area?

• 12 inches squared

• 6 inches squared

• 10 inches squared

• 7 inches squared

For a triangle with a base of 5 cm and a height of 4 cm, what is the calculated area?

• 20 cm squared

• 15 cm squared

• 10 cm squared

• 25 cm squared