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M.M. 30
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Question numbers 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each.
Question numbers 6 to 8 carry 2 marks each.
Question numbers 9 to 11 carry 3 marks each.
Question numbers 12 & 13 carry 5 marks each.
Q1. Which Greek mathematician gave the formula for finding the area of a triangle when all three sides are known? (1 Mark)
Q2. What type of triangle is formed by sides 6 cm, 6 cm, and 6 cm? (1 Mark)
Q3. The semi-perimeter of a triangle is 20 cm, and one side is 12 cm. What is s–a? (1 Mark)
(a) 18 cm
(b) 32 cm
(c) 8 cm
(d) 12 cm
Q4. Find the semi-perimeter of a triangle with sides 9 cm, 12 cm, and 15 cm. (1 Mark)
(a) 18 cm
(b) 20 cm
(c) 22 cm
(d) 24 cm
Q5. The edges of a triangular board are 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm. The cost of painting it at the rate of 9 paise per cm2 is (1 Mark)
(a) Rs 2.00
(b) Rs 2.16
(c) Rs 2.48
(d) Rs 3.00
Q6. The perimeter of a given triangle is 30 cm. The sides are in the ratio 1: 3: 2, then its smallest side is (2 Marks)
Q7. The area of an isosceles triangle having a base 2 cm and the length of one of the equal sides 4 cm, is (2 Marks)
Q8. The sides of a triangle are in the ratio 12: 17: 25 and its perimeter is 540 cm. The area is (2 Marks)
Q9. A triangle has sides 13 cm, 14 cm, and 15 cm. Find the area and the altitude to the largest side. (3 Marks)
Q10. The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 44 cm. The equal sides are 17 cm each. Find the area. (3 Marks)
Q11. The sides of a triangle are 15 cm, 20 cm, and 25 cm. Find the area and show that it is a right triangle. (3 Marks)
Q12. Find the cost of laying grass in a triangular field of sides 50 m, 65 m and 65 m at the rate of Rs 7 per m2. (5 Marks)
Q13. The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 32 cm. The ratio of the equal side to its base is 3: 2. Find the area of the triangle. (5 Marks)
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1. What is Heron's Formula and how is it used to calculate the area of a triangle? | ![]() |
2. What are the steps involved in applying Heron's Formula to find the area of a triangle? | ![]() |
3. Can Heron's Formula be used for all types of triangles? | ![]() |
4. What is the historical significance of Heron's Formula? | ![]() |
5. How does Heron's Formula compare to other methods for calculating the area of a triangle? | ![]() |