Question

a triangle has a base of 4 meters and a height of 13 meters. what is its area? 26 m² 34 m² 52 m² 17 m²

Explanation:

Step1: Recall triangle area formula

The formula for the area of a triangle is $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$

Step2: Substitute given values

Substitute base $= 4$ m and height $= 13$ m into the formula:
$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 4 \times 13$

Step3: Calculate the result

First compute $4 \times 13 = 52$, then multiply by $\frac{1}{2}$:
$\text{Area} = \frac{52}{2} = 26$

Answer:

A. $26\ \text{m}^2$