WAEC Mathematics 2023 Question 40

Question 40

Triangles and Quadrilaterals

An equilateral triangle has side 2 cm. Calculate the height of the triangle.

  1. A.√3 cm
  2. B.√5 cm
  3. C.3 cm
  4. D.5 cm
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (√3 cm)

Explanation

The height bisects the base: h² = 2² − 1² = 3, so h = √3 cm.