Question

9. The front part of a tent is 8 feet long and 5 feet tall. What is the area of the front part of the tent?

Answer 1

It could be 40 since 8 times 5 is 40 but since (1/2b times h) which means 1/2 divided by base times height it could be 80.

Explanation

8 x 5 = 40 divided by 1/2 = 80

Answer 2

8x5=40 feet ^2 is the answer