A triangular park in Pune has sides 50 m,78m and 112 m. The municipal gardener needs the area to plan grass turf. Using Heron's formula, find the area of the park (in m2).
Class 9Area of a Triangle by Heron's FormulaMensuration
A1680
B1850
C3360
D1510
Step-by-Step Solution
s=250+78+112=120. Area = 120⋅(120−50)⋅(120−78)⋅(120−112)=120⋅70⋅42⋅8=2822400=1680m2.
Answer: A) 1680
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