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In triangle ABC, a=14, b=20 and C=48°. Find the area of the triangle.

  1. 140
  2. 93.68
  3. 208.08
  4. 104.04

Answer

D. 104.04

Solution

Area= 12ab C= 12(14)(20) 48°=104.04.

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