What is the length (in cm) of the smallest altitude of the triangle whose sides are 5 cm, 12 cm and 13 cm? (correct to one decimal place)
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Sides of the triangle = 5cm, 12cm and 13 cm
We have a concept ,
BO = \(\frac{(AB × BC)}{ AC }\)
= BO = \(\frac{(5 × 12)}{ 13 }\) = 4.6 cm