Two triangles have perimeter

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Problem

30\,\text{cm}

. Triangle A has sides

12\,\text{cm},\;8\,\text{cm}

and

10\,\text{cm}

. Triangle B has sides

11\,\text{cm},\;9\,\text{cm}

and

10\,\text{cm}

. Which triangle has the larger area? (a) Triangle A has the larger area (b) Both triangles have the same area (c) Triangle B has the larger area (d) The information is insufficient to compare the areas

Related theory

Heron's Formula
Area of Triangles
Triangle area and perimeter
Mensuration

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