A triangular sheet of metal has two equal sides each of length 13 cm and a base of 10 cm.
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Problem
A triangular sheet of metal has two equal sides each of length 13 cm and a base of 10 cm.
(i) Determine the area of the sheet.
(ii) Find the length of the altitude drawn to the base.
(iii) Using the altitude found in (ii), verify the area obtained in (i) by the formula involving base and corresponding height.