Question

Find the area of the figure below

Answer 1

`216`
`cm^2`

Explanation:

The area of a triangle:

`A=(1)/(2) *bh`

The base is 27 and the height 16. Insert values:

`A=(1)/(2) *27*16`

Simplify:

`A=(1*27*16)/(2)\\\\A=(27*16)/(2)\\\\A=(432)/(2)\\\\A= 216`

The area of the triangle is
`216`
`cm^2`.

Answer 2

A= 216 cm

Explanation:

When solving for the area of a triangle you multiply base by height.

the base is 27 cm and the height 16.

27 x 16 = 216 cm