The face of a tent is shaped like a triangle with an area of Fifteen feet squared. The area of the triangle is represented by the formula A equals one half b times h. The height of the tent is 4 feet. How wide is the base of the tent?

7.0 feet

7.5 feet

8.0 feet

8.5 feet

Question

The face of a tent is shaped like a triangle with an area of Fifteen feet squared. The area of the triangle is represented by the formula A equals one half b times h. The height of the tent is 4 feet. How wide is the base of the tent?

7.0 feet

7.5 feet

8.0 feet

8.5 feet

anonymous · Answer

do you understand where to go with the question? or do you just want an answer?

ttp · Answer

I think it's B but i'm not for sure ?

ttp · Answer

Am i correct?

anonymous · Answer

oh sorry. A= 1/2 b * h and h = 4 and A = 15. So 15/4 = 1/2 b. 15/4 * 2 = b.
15/4*2 = 15/2 = 7.5 = Answer B