A piece of a tile is in the shape of a right triangle. The base is 1 1/2 centimeters and the height is 2 1/2 centimeters. What is the area in square centimeters? 6t h grade math
To find the area of a right triangle, you can use the formula:
Area = 1/2 * base * height
Plugging in the values given:
Area = 1/2 * 1 1/2 * 2 1/2
First, convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:
1 1/2 = 3/2
2 1/2 = 5/2
Now plug in the values and solve:
Area = 1/2 * 3/2 * 5/2
Area = 1/2 * 3/2 * 5/2
Area = 1/2 * 15/4
Area = 15/8
Area = 1.875 square centimeters
Therefore, the area of the right triangle is 1.875 square centimeters.
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To find the area of a right triangle, you can use the formula:
Area = 1/2 * base * height
Plugging in the values given:
Base = 1 1/2 = 1 + 1/2 = 3/2
Height = 2 1/2 = 2 + 1/2 = 5/2
Now, calculate the area:
Area = 1/2 * 3/2 * 5/2
Area = 1/2 * 15/4
Area = 15/8
Area = 1 7/8 square centimeters
Therefore, the area of the right triangle is 1 7/8 square centimeters.