Question

    The base and height of a triangle measure 20 cm and 10

    cm, respectively. The triangle's area is the same as that of a rectangle with a length of 25 cm. Determine the breadth of the rectangle.
    A 10 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 4 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 6 cm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let assume the breadth of the triangle is 'b' cm Area of the triangle = 1/2 x 20 x 10 = 100 cm2 ATQ; 25 X b = 100 Or, b = 4 Therefore, breadth of the rectangle = 4 cm Hence, option d.

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