What is the <strong>MAXIMUM</strong> area of the triangle?

Consider the following for the two (02) items that follow : Let ABC be a triangle right-angled at B and AB+AC=3 units.

  1. A. \sqrt{3}/2 square unit
  2. B. \sqrt{3} square units
  3. C. \sqrt{6}/2 square units
  4. D. \sqrt{6} square units

Correct Answer: A. \sqrt{3}/2 square unit

Explanation

For maximum area, c = 1 and a^2 = 9 - 6(1) = 3 \implies a = \sqrt{3}. The maximum area \Delta = \frac{1}{2}ac = \frac{1}{2}(\sqrt{3})(1) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} square units.

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