Question

Which statement about the area of a right triangle is true?

F :The area formula for a right triangle is the base times the height because a rectangle can be
divided into two right triangles.
G: The area formula for a right triangle is the base times the height because a right triangle
can be divided into two rectangles.
H: The area formula for a right triangle is one-half of the base times the height because a
rectangle can be divided into two right triangles.
J: The area formula for a right triangle is one-half of the base times the height because a right
triangle can be divided into two rectangles.

Answer 1

H

Explanation:

This is because a rectangle can be divided into two triangles.