Question

question 7 of 10 what is the area of the triangle below? image of a right - angled triangle with one leg labeled 15 and another leg labeled 8
a. 46 sq units
b. 60 sq units
c. 23 sq units
d. 120 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

From the diagram, the base is 15 units and the height is 8 units.

Step3: Calculate the area

Substitute the values into the formula: $A = \frac{1}{2} \times 15 \times 8$. First, calculate $15 \times 8 = 120$, then $\frac{1}{2} \times 120 = 60$. So the area is 60 square units.

Answer:

B. 60 sq. units