A triangle has an area of 45 cm² and a base of 15 cm. What is its height?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Area of the triangle = 1/2 × base × height
45 = 1/2 × 15 × h
45 = 7.5h
h = 45 ÷ 7.5
h = 6 cm
SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 30th July 2025 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q37
A triangle has an area of 45 cm² and a base of 15 cm. What is its height?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Area of the triangle = 1/2 × base × height
45 = 1/2 × 15 × h
45 = 7.5h
h = 45 ÷ 7.5
h = 6 cm