Answer:
30 centimeters^2
Explanation:
The area of a triangle can be found using the following formula.
A= (b*h)/2
In this triangle, the base is 12 cm. The height is 5 cm, since it forms a right angle with the base.
b= 12 cm
h= 5 cm
A= (12 cm * 5 cm) / 2
Solve inside the parentheses first. Multiply 12 cm and 5 cm.
A= (60 cm^2) / 2
Divide 60 cm^2 by 2
A= 30 cm ^2
The area of the triangle is 30 square centimeters.