There are two triangles. Onehas a base of 8 cm. and a height of 10 cm. The other has a base of 5 cm

and a height of 13 cm.

Which triangle has a larger area?

A

r

e

a

△

=

1

2

⋅

b

a

s

e

⋅

h

e

i

g

h

t

△

1

a

r

e

a

=

1

2

⋅

8

⋅

10

=

40

△

2

a

r

e

a

=

1

2

⋅

5

⋅

13

=

32.5

40

>

32.5

∴

Area of first triangle is larger.

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the area of the two triangles and compare.

Area=1/2b*h

For triangle A: 1/2*8*10=40cm²

For triangle B: 1/2*5*13=32.5cm²

Therefore triangle A has a larger area