The Measurements of the Base and Altitude of a Triangle

question 11

Multiple Choice

The measurements of the base and altitude of a triangle are found to be 54 and 33 centimeters. The possible error in each measurement is 0.25 centimeter. Use differentials to estimate the propagated error in computing the area of the triangle. Round your answer to four decimal places.

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