hypotenuse^2 = 16^2 + 25^2
hypotenuse^2 = 256 + 625
hypotenuse^2 = 881
hypotenuse = sqrt(881)
hypotenuse ≈ 29.67 inches
Now that we know the length of the hypotenuse, we can use the 16-inch side and the hypotenuse as the base and height of the triangle, respectively. Plugging these values into the formula, we get:
Area = (16 x 29.67) / 2
Area ≈ 237.36 square inches
Therefore, the area of the triangle is approximately 237.36 square inches.