The Measurements of the Base and Altitude of a Triangle

question 44

Multiple Choice

The measurements of the base and altitude of a triangle are found to be 31 and 59 centimeters. The possible error in each measurement is 0.15 centimeter. Use differentials to estimate the propagated error in computing the area of the triangle. Round your answer to four decimal places.

• A) 6.75 square centimeters
• B) 6.075 square centimeters
• C) 7.425 square centimeters
• D) 7.7625 square centimeters
• E) 8.1 square centimeters

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