2013 · Q28
The sum of the base and altitude of a triangle is 30 cm. What is the maximum possible area of such a triangle?
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- A100 cm2
- B110 cm2
- C112.5 cm2
- D120 cm2
Explanation
With base + altitude = 30, the area (1/2)bh is maximised when b = h = 15, giving 112.5 sq cm.