Homework Help: Pre algebra

Posted by michael on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 9:03pm.

find the area of the triangle with base 2 1/5 yards and height 5/8 yard.( The area of a triangle equals half the product of its base and height)

Pre algebra - Ms. Sue, Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 9:09pm
A = (2 1/5 * 5/8)/2

A = (11/5) * 5/8) / 2

A = (55/40)/2

A = (55/40)* (1/2)

A = 55/80 = 11/16 sq. yards
Pre algebra - Anonymous, Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 9:40pm
11/16 sq yds

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