Chapter 1.1, Problem 5AYU

5. The area of a triangle whose base is $b$ and whose altitude is $h$ is $A=$ _____ .

To determine

To find: Area of a triangle whose base is $‘\text{b}’$ and altitude is $‘\text{h}’$.

Answer to Problem 5AYU

$\text{Area }=\frac{1}{2} \text{b}\text{h}$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Base $‘\text{b}’$ and altitude $‘\text{h}’$ of a triangle.

Calculation:

Area of the triangle$\text{ = }\frac{1}{2}\text{x b x h}$

$= \frac{1}{2}\text{b}\text{h}$