Real SAT math problem-not in 8 reals.

Test Preparation
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<p>One side of a triangle has length 6 and a second side has length 7. Which of the following could be the area of this triangle?</p>

<li>13
II. 21
III. 24</li>
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<p>The answer is (I and II)</p>

<p>Explanations, anyone?</p>

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<p>The reason 24 cannot be an area is because a triangle's area is NEVER larger than its area at 90 degrees. So assuming 6 and 7 are at right angles, you get 1/2(bh) = 21. 21 is the maximum area this triangle can be, because area is base times perpendicular height. Any other configuration will be less than or equal to, but not more, than 21.</p>

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<p>Thanks obsessedandre!</p>

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