2014 · Q45
The sides of a right-angled triangle are equal to three consecutive numbers expressed in centimeters. What can be the area of such a triangle?
Elementary MathematicsGeometry
- A6 cm^2
- B8 cm^2
- C10 cm^2
- D12 cm^2
Explanation
3-4-5 is the only consecutive triple; area = (3x4)/2 = 6 cm^2.