Question

What is the area, in square centimeters, of the shape below? Express your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Answer 1

area = 1/48 cm²

Explanation:

area of a triangle = 1/2 x base x height

where base = 1/4 cm

height = 1/6 cm

plugin values into the formula:

area = 1/2 x 1/4 x 1/6

= 1/48 cm²