Question

The legs of a right triangle measure 4 and 6 inches. The area of the triangle is

5 in.²
12 in.²
24 in.²

Answer 1

Area of a right triangle = .5 * leg1 * leg2
Area = .5* 24
Area = 12 square inches

Answer 2

Area of triangle is 12 in.²

Explanation:

we are given that:

The legs of a right triangle measure 4 and 6 inches.

(i.e. height and base of right angled triangle)

We have to find the area of this triangle.

area of triangle=
`(1)/(2)* base* height`

=
`(1)/(2)* 4* 6`

= 12 in.²

Hence, Area of triangle is 12 in.²