Answer:
48cm²
Step-by-step explanation:
If the area A of a triangle varies jointly as the base b and the altitude h of the triangle, this is expressed as;
A = kbh
k is the constant of proportionality
If A = 70cm², b = 14cm and h = 10cm
Substitute
70 = k(14)(10)
70 = 140k
k = 70/140
k = 0.5
To get the area if base is 8 cm and the altitude is 12 cm;
A = 0.5*8*12
A = 48cm²
Hence the required area is 48cm²
