SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 74

SSC CGL - 7th March 2020 Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q74

What is the area of a triangle whose sides are 3 cm, 5 cm and 4 cm?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e 6 cm2

The sides of this triangle formed a triplet (3, 4, 5) that implies it is a right-angled triangle.

Area of right-angled triangle = (1 / 2) × base × height

A = (1 / 2) × 3 × 4

A = 6 cm2