Question

Land in downtown Columbia is valued at $10 a square foot. What is the value of a triangular lot with sides of lengths 119, 147, and 190 ft?

Answer 1

Answer:

$87,461

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that the dimensions or sides of lengths of the triangle are 119, 147, and 190 ft

where S is the semi perimeter of the triangle, that is, s = (a + b + c)/2.

S = (119 + 147 + 190) / 2 = 456/ 2 = 228

Using Heron's formula which gives the area in terms of the three sides of the triangle

= √s(s – a)(s – b)(s – c)

Therefore we have = √228 (228 - 119)(228 - 147)(228 - 190)

=> √228 (109)(81)(38)

= √228(335502)

=√76494456

= 8746.1109071 * $10

= 87461.109071

≈$87,461

Hence, the value of a triangular lot with sides of lengths 119, 147, and 190 ft is $87,461.