Question: If the lengths of the sides of a triangle are 7 cm, 24 cm, and 25 cm, what is its area?
Options:
Correct Answer: 84 cm²
Solution:
Using Heron\'s formula, s = (7 + 24 + 25)/2 = 28. Area = √(s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)) = √(28(28-7)(28-24)(28-25)) = √(28*21*4*3) = 84 cm².