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If the area of a square with side a s equal to the area of a triangle with base a, then the altitude of the triangle is

a
2a
5a
3a

Correct Answer: 2a

Explanation:

Area of a square with side a = a² sq unts

Area of a triangle with base a = (1/2) * a * h sq.unts

a² =1/2 *a *h

=> h = 2a

altitude of the triangle is 2a

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