Question

A flower bed in the corner of your yard is in the shape of a right triangle. The perpendicular sides of the bed measure 7

feet and 9 feet. Calculate the area of the flower bed.
a. 39.5 sq.ft
C. 21.5 sq.ft
b. 31.5 sq.ft
d. 11.5 sq. ft

Answer 1

B - 31.5 sq ft

9 ft x 7 ft = 63ft, but since we are finding the area of a triangle, not a square, we would divide that answer by 2, so:

63ft / 2 = 31.5 sq ft