Kaplan Nursing Entrance Practice Exam

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What is the formula to calculate the area of a triangle?

Base times height
Half of base times height
Base plus height
Base times height divided by two

The correct answer is: Half of base times height

The area of a triangle is derived from the basic geometric principle that it occupies half the area of a rectangle with the same base and height. The formula for the area of a triangle is specifically one-half of the product of its base and height. This can be mathematically represented as: Area = (1/2) × base × height By using this formula, you are effectively calculating the area that a triangle occupies within the confines of the rectangle formed by its base and height. This relationship is fundamental in geometry, which is why it's necessary to include the factor of one-half in the calculation. While the other options may present related concepts about dimensions of the triangle, they do not represent the correct method for finding the triangle's area. Understanding this formula is essential for solving problems related to triangles in various mathematical and real-world applications.