general math MCQ #538

If the height of a triangle is decreased by 40% and its base is increased by 40% what will be the effect on its area?

general math MCQ #538

  1. Question 1

    Q1. If the height of a triangle is decreased by 40% and its base is increased by 40% what will be the effect on its area?

    • A) No change
    • B) 8%decrease
    • C) 16% Decrease
    • D) 16%increases

    Answer: 16% Decrease

    Explanation: New area = 0.6h × 1.4b = 0.84bh; the area decreases by 16%.