A triangle has a base of 10 inches and a height of 8 inches. What percent of the area of the triangle is within 4 inches of the base?

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Answer:

40%

Step-by-step explanation:

Firstly

Area of triangle when base is 10 inches and height is 8 inches

= 1/2*b*h

= 1/2*10*8

=40square inch

Again when base =4 inches

= 1/2*4*8

= 16square inches

percent of the area of the triangle is within 4 inches of the base

= 16/40*100%

= 40%