Quantitative Aptitude Quest
Area
If the area of a triangle with base S is equal to the area of a square with side S, then the altitude of the triangle is
1. 1/2S
2. S
3. 2S
4. 3S
The area of the triangle is 1/2(altitude) (base) = 1/2 (altitude) S. The area of the square is S . Therefore, 1/2S(altitude) = S , so the altitude must be 2S.