Question

A shape is made up of 8 right triangles of equal size. each right triangle has a base of 4cinches and a height of 15 inches. what is the area in square inches of the shape​

Answer 1

240 inches²

Explanation:

Area of Triangle = height x base = 15 x 4 = 60 = 30

2 2 2

= 30 x 8 = 240 inches ²

Answer 2

area = 240 in²

Explanation:

each triangle area = 1/2(4)(15) =30 in²

30 x 8 = 240 in²