SOLUTION: The equation in finding the area of a triangle varies jointly as its base and height. The area of a triangle is 12 cm², when base is 4 cm and height is 6 cm. What is the constant

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Question 1188057: The equation in finding the area of a triangle varies jointly as its base and height. The area of a triangle is 12 cm², when base is 4 cm and height is 6 cm. What is the constant of proportionality?
Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
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To find the constant of proportionality,  divide  12 cm^2  (the given area)  by the product  4*6.



                        //   ( Secret answer:  the constant of proportionality is     1%2F2 ).