The area of a triangular-shaped rug is 12 square yards and the height is 3 yards. Find the base.
Mathematics · College · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given:
Area of triangle = 12 sq. Yards
Height = 3 yards
Base = ?
Formula used :
Area of triangle = 1/2 x b × h
Putting values, we get
12 = 1/2 × b × 3
24 = b × 3
b = 24/3
b = 8 yards
Thus, base of triangular rug is 8 yards.