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Monica has a triangular piece of fabric. The height of the triangle is 27 inches and the triangle's base is 18 inches. Monica says that the area of the fabric is 486 in2. What error did Monica make? Explain your answer by entering the correct area of the fabric.

Monica forgot to multiply by_____
The area of the fabric is_____in2

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Monica forgot to multiply by 1/2
The area of the fabric is 243 in2
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