Area Math Example 2

Solution

1. 1
   For a triangle, the area equals half the base times the perpendicular height: $A = \frac{1}{2}bh$. The height must be perpendicular to the chosen base.
2. 2
   Substitute the given values — base $b = 10$ cm, height $h = 6$ cm: $A = \frac{1}{2}(10)(6)$.
3. 3
   Compute: $A = \frac{60}{2} = 30$ cm². The triangle has exactly half the area of the $10 \times 6$ rectangle that encloses it.