Question : The base of a triangle is equal to the perimeter of a square whose diagonal is
Option 1: 216
Option 2: 72
Option 3: 144
Option 4: 288
Correct Answer: 216
Solution :
Diagonal of square =
Now,
⇒ Side of square = 9 cm
So, the perimeter of square = 4 × 9 = 36 cm
Base of triangle,
Area of square = 144 cm
2
Also, the side of square =
Height of the triangle,
Now, the area of triangle =
=
= 216 cm
2
Hence, the correct answer is 216.