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If the height of a triangle is decreased by 40% and it?s base is increased by 40% , what will be the effect on its area?1). No change2). 16 % increase3). 8% decrease4). 16% decrease |
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Answer» Solution area of TRIANGLE = 1/2(base*height) after DECREASING height by 40%, NEW height = 0.6H after increasing base by 40%, new base = 1.4B now, area of triangle = 1/2(1.4B*0.6H) = 0.84(1/2*B*H) Area decreased by 100-84%= 16% so the answer is option D. |
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