Question

If an equilateral triangle has a height of `4.7sqrt3` and base of 9.4 cm, what is its area?

Answer 1

`1/2 xx base xx height = 4.7^2sqrt(3)` `cm^2`

`= 22.09sqrt(3)` `cm^2`

`~= 38.261` `cm^2`

Explanation:

As with all triangles, the area is equal to half of the base multiplied by the height.