Geometry and Trigonometry practice question

Answer: 30

The legs are the base and height: (1/2)(12)(5) = 30.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 13

13 is the hypotenuse.

If you answered 17

17 adds the legs.

If you answered 60

60 forgets the half.

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