The area of a triangle is found using the following formula: a=1/2 bh if b=3 in. and h=8 in., what is the area of the triangle?
1. 5.5in.(2) 2. 12in.(2) 3. 24.(2) 4. 48in.(2)

Option 2 - 12 inches square.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : The area of a triangle is found using the following formula :

If b=3 in. And h=8 in.

To find : What is the area of the triangle?    

Solution :

The area of a triangle formula is given as,

Where, b is the base b=3 in.

h is the height h=8 in.

Substitute in the formula,

Therefore, The area of the triangle is 12 inches square.

So, option (2) is correct.