A triangle has sides of 6, 8, and 10. What is its area?

Correct answer to question 94 (Mathematics Knowledge): 24

Method

Since 36 + 64 = 100, this is a right triangle, so the legs of 6 and 8 serve as base and height. The area is half of 6 x 8, or 24. Forgetting to halve gives 48.