Question

let a triangle of sides 3,4,5 be such that the longest side is its base. then the height is?
A. 15/4
B. 20/3
C. 16/5
D. 12/5
E. 9/4

Answer 1

Use metric relations for a right triangle ABC right-angled at B.
Let h be the altitude from B to AC.
Then h*AC=AB*BC