Question

find the area of the triangle below. be sure to include the correct unit in your answer.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify base and height

Base $b = 15$ ft, height $h = 7$ ft

Step2: Apply triangle area formula

Area = $\frac{1}{2} \times b \times h = \frac{1}{2} \times 15 \times 7$

Step3: Calculate the value

$\frac{1}{2} \times 105 = 52.5$

Answer:

52.5 $\text{ft}^2$