Answer to Question #6634 in Geometry for Torrie

Question

if the area of a triangle is 375 square meters, what is the measure of the height if the base is 25 meters
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Answer 1

Area of the triangle S=0.5*h*a where h-height, a -corresponding base
whence height h=2S/a
Substituting given values we obtain
h=2*375/25=30 meters