Solve.The area of a triangular poster is 720 square centimeters. Its altitude is 12 feet shorter than twice its base. Find the lengths of the altitude and base.
A. base = 30 cm; altitude = 48 cm
B. base = 30 cm; altitude = 24 cm
C. base = 60 cm; altitude = 12 cm
D. base = 15 cm; altitude = 48 cm
Answer: A
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