Question

what is the area of the right triangle below?
6 inches
8 inches
10 inches
a 24 inches
b 24 square inches
c 48 square inches
d 48 inches

Explanation:

Step1: Identify legs of right triangle

The right triangle has legs 6 inches and 8 inches (10 inches is hypotenuse).

Step2: Apply area formula

Area = $\frac{1}{2} \times \text{leg}_1 \times \text{leg}_2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 6 \times 8$

Step3: Calculate and check unit

$\frac{1}{2} \times 6 \times 8 = 24$; area unit is square inches.

Answer:

B. 24 square inches