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A flower bed is in the shape of a triangle, with a base of 15 feet and a height of 9 feet. What is the area of the flower bed?

24 square feet
32.5 square feet
67.5 square feet
135 square feet

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Answer:

67.5 square feet

Explanation:

Multiply 15 and 9

= 135

Divide by 2

135 ÷ 2

= 67.5

Final answer: 67.5 square feet

User Xivo
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Answer:

Option c - 67.5

Explanation:

Base= 15

Height = 9

Area= 1/2 x b h = 1/2 x 9 x 15 = 67.5 feet

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