GED Math Practice Test 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

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If a triangle has a base of 6 cm and a height of 8 cm, what is its area?

24 cm²

To find the area of a triangle, you use the formula:

\[ \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} \]

In this case, the base of the triangle is 6 cm and the height is 8 cm. Plugging these values into the formula gives:

\[ \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 6 \, \text{cm} \times 8 \, \text{cm} \]

Calculating that, you first multiply the base and height:

\[ 6 \times 8 = 48 \]

Now, take half of that value:

\[ \frac{1}{2} \times 48 = 24 \]

Thus, the area of the triangle is 24 cm². This matches with the selected choice, confirming that the calculation was applied correctly using the relevant geometric formula. Understanding how to apply this formula is essential for solving similar problems involving triangles in the future.

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