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    Question

    A triangular field has sides measuring 50 m, 78 m, and

    112 m. Determine the height of the field corresponding to the longest side and also find the area of the field.
    A Height = 30 m, Area = 1,680 m┬▓ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Height = 50 m, Area = 2,800 m┬▓ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Height = 45 m, Area = 2,520 m┬▓ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Height = 56 m, Area = 3,136 m┬▓ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Height = 36 m, Area = 3,136 m┬▓ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Use HeronтАЩs formula to find the area: s = (50 + 78 + 112)/2 = 120 m. Area = тИЪ[s(s - a)(s - b)(s - c)]┬а = тИЪ[120(120 - 50)(120 - 78)(120 - 112)]. = тИЪ[120 ├Ч 70 ├Ч 42 ├Ч 8] = тИЪ[2822400] = 1680 m┬▓. Height corresponding to the longest side = 2 ├Ч Area/Base┬а = (2 ├Ч 1680)/112 = 30 m. Correct answer: a) Height = 30 m, Area = 1,680 m┬▓

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