WAEC Mathematics 2023 Objective — Question 40
Question 40 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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An equilateral triangle has side 2cm. Calculate the height of the triangle.
- A. √3 cmCorrect
- B. √5 cm
- C. 3 cm
- D. √3 cm
Explanation
Using Pythagoras with half-base 1cm and hypotenuse 2cm: h²=2²-1²=3 → h=√3 cm.
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