The area of a triangular sail for a boat is 176 square feel

The area of a triangular sail for a boat is 176 square feel. If the base of the sail is 16 feet long, find its height. The height of the sail is feet (Simplify your answer.)

Solution

Given that

Area of triangle sail for a boat = 176 square feet

Base of sail = 16 feet

We know that

Area of triangle = (1/2) x base x height

Hence ,

  (1/2) x base x height = 176

(1/2) x 16 x height = 176

8 x height = 176

height = 176/8

height = 22 feet

Therefore ,

Height of sail = 22 feet