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In triangle ABC, the area is 90 sq cm.
The height from A to side BC is 12 cm, and the height from B to side AC is 15 cm.
Find the lengths of sides BC and AC.

Class 7Area of TrianglesPerimeter and Area
  • ABC = 15 cm, AC = 12 cm
  • BBC = 12 cm, AC = 15 cm
  • CBC = 15 cm, AC = 15 cm
  • DBC = 7.5 cm, AC = 6 cm

Step-by-Step Solution

Using BC as base: BC BC, so BC = 15 cm. Using AC as base: AC AC, so AC = 12 cm.
Answer: A) BC = 15 cm, AC = 12 cm

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