Question

The legs of a right triangle measure 10 inches and 4 inches. What is the area of the triangle?

A. 80 sq. inches
B. 20 sq. inches
C. 10 sq. inches
D. 40 sq. inches

Answer 1

Area = 1/2 * 10 * 4 = 20 sq. inches

B. 20 sq. inches

Answer 2

B: 20 sq. inches

Explanation:

The area of the triangle is calculate by; A= b. h /2

b= 10 inches

h = 4 inches

10 . 4= 40 sq. inches : 2 = 20 sq.inches

The area of the triangle is 20 sq. inches