Question

Sammy is trying to determine how many triangles she can create out of a square grid that has a side of 12 inches. Use the image below to determine the area of the triangle and how many she can cut out.


A) The area of the triangle is 36 in2, so she can create only 2 triangles.

B) The area of the triangle is 72 in2, so she can create only 2 triangles.


C) The area of the triangle is 36 in2, so she can create only 4 triangles.

D) The area of the triangle is 72 in2, so she can create only 4 triangles.

Answer 1

hmmm give me a few min i'll see if I can help you out.

Answer 2

Let's just find the area of the square
Square the side length
What is 12 times 12

Answer 3

144

Answer 4

Okay, and what is the area of each triangle
6 times 6 divided by 2

Answer 5

18

Answer 6

Nevermind, the triangle means that whole thing ._.
What is 12 times 6 divided by 2

Answer 7

36

Answer 8

What is 144 divided by 36

Answer 9

4

Answer 10

So which answer choice is it

Answer 11

36 per triangle, 4 triangles

Answer 12

D?

Answer 13

36 in^2
no

Answer 14

c

Answer 15

yes