Question

what is the area of a triangle with a base of 8 feet and a height of 4 feet?
a. 16 square feet
b. 24 square feet
c. 28 square feet
d. 32 square feet

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the area formula for a triangle

The formula for the area of a triangle is \(A=\frac{1}{2}\times b\times h\), where \(b\) is the base and \(h\) is the height.

Step2: Substitute the given values into the formula

Given \(b = 8\) feet and \(h=4\) feet. Substitute into the formula: \(A=\frac{1}{2}\times8\times4\).
First, calculate \(8\times4 = 32\). Then, \(\frac{1}{2}\times32=16\).

Answer:

A. 16 square feet