An equilateral triangle has an altitude of $5\sqrt{3}$ cm long. Find its area.

An equilateral triangle has an altitude of $5\sqrt{3}$ cm long. Find its area.

A. $\frac{5}{4}\sqrt{3} ~ \text{cm}^2$ C. $25\sqrt{3} ~ \text{cm}^2$
B. $100\sqrt{3} ~ \text{cm}^2$ D. $50\sqrt{3} ~ \text{cm}^2$

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