WAEC - Mathematics (1998 - No. 28)

In the diagram above, the area of triangle ABC is 35cm\(^2\). Find the value of y

5cm
10cm
17.5cm
28cm
70cm

Explanation

Area of triangle ABC = 35cm\(^2\).

Area of triangle ABC = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x B x H

 = 0.5 x y x 7 = 35

  = 3.5y = 35

 y = \(\frac{35}{3.5}\) = 10 cm.

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