SOLUTION: a triangle has a area of 45cm square and a base of 12.5cm.what is the height

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Question 1022918: a triangle has a area of 45cm square and a base of 12.5cm.what is the height















































































Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Area of triangle = 1/2(base x height)
45 = 1/2 (12.5 x height)
90 = 12.5 x height
Height = 90/12.5
Height = 7.2 cm
Hope this helps :-)