Mathematics
Area of Triangle
Calculate area of a triangle when base and height are known.
Area = ½ × base × height
Formula Explanation
The area is half the product of base and corresponding height.
Variables Explained
base = any side; height = perpendicular to that side.
Solved Example
Base = 10 cm, height = 6 cm. Area?
½ × 10 × 6 = 30 cm².