Question

what is the area of the triangle below?
a. 50 sq. units
b. 25 sq. units
c. 68 sq. units
d. 136 sq. units

Explanation:

Step1: Recall area formula for right triangle

The area of a right triangle is given by $A = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$.

Step2: Identify base and height

Here, base = 17 and height = 8.

Step3: Calculate the area

Substitute into the formula: $A = \frac{1}{2} \times 17 \times 8$. First, $17 \times 8 = 136$, then $\frac{1}{2} \times 136 = 68$.

Answer:

C. 68 sq. units