30 ft
Step-by-step explanation:
Formula to find the area of a triangle is :
Area = × base × height
Given that,
Area of the triangle = 240 ft²
Height = 16 ft
Base = ??
Let us find now.
Area = × base × height
240 = = × b × 16
240 × 2 = 16b
480 = 16b
Divide both sides by 16.
30 ft ⇒ base