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If the base of an isosceles triangle is 12 cm and its perimeter is 32 cm, find its area.
A48 sq. cm
B60 sq. cm
C30 sq. cm
D24 sq. cm
✓ Correct Answer: A — 48 sq. cm
Equal sides = (32-12)/2 = 10. Height = sqrt(10^2 - 6^2) = 8. Area = 0.5 * 12 * 8 = 48 sq. cm.
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