Geometry and Trigonometry practice question

Answer: 20

Area = (1/2) × base × height = (1/2)(8)(5) = 20.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 13

13 is 8 + 5.

If you answered 26

26 is 2(8 + 5).

If you answered 40

40 is base × height without the half.

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