Question

what is the area of a right triangle 6 centimeters high with a base of 2 centimeters? a 7 square cm b 6 square cm c 8 square cm d 12 square cm

Explanation:

Step1: Recall area formula for right triangle

The area \( A \) of a right triangle is given by \( A = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} \).

Step2: Substitute values into formula

Here, base \( = 2 \) cm and height \( = 6 \) cm. So, \( A = \frac{1}{2} \times 2 \times 6 \).

Step3: Calculate the result

\( \frac{1}{2} \times 2 \times 6 = 1 \times 6 = 6 \) square cm.

Answer:

B. 6 square cm