Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

The base of a triangle with area of 36 square cm and height of 4 cm is 16 cm.

  1. True

  2. False

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Using the triangle area formula Area = (1/2) × base × height, we can solve for base: base = (2 × Area) ÷ height. With Area = 36 cm² and height = 4 cm, base = (2 × 36) ÷ 4 = 72 ÷ 4 = 18 cm, not 16 cm as stated.