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If a triangle of base 6 has the same area as a circle of radius 6, what is the altitude of the triangle?

A. 6π

B. 8π

C. 10π

D. 12π

E. 14π

The area of the circle is (6)²p, or 36π. In the triangle, 1/2 (6)(h) = 36 π
3h = 36π
h = 12π.

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