Question

If the length of each side of the right triangle shown on the grid is measured in cm, find the area of the triangle.

A) 25 cm2
B) 50 cm2
C) 100 cm2
D) 225 cm2

Answer 1

25 cm2

In the triangle, the legs are b = 5 cm and h = 10 cm.

A =

1

2

bh =

1

2

(5 cm)(10 cm) = 25 cm2

Answer 2

It will be 50 cm ma'am

Explanation:

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