Question

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 8 cm and a height of 5 cm?

• A. \( 20 \, \text{cm}^2 \)
• B. \( 30 \, \text{cm}^2 \)
• C. \( 40 \, \text{cm}^2 \)
• D. \( 10 \, \text{cm}^2 \)

Hint:

To find the area of a triangle, use the formula \( \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} \).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Use the formula for the area of a triangle: \[ \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}. \] Step 2: Substitute the given values: \[ \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 8 \times 5 = 20 \, \text{cm}^2. \] Thus, the area of the triangle is \( 20 \, \text{cm}^2 \).