To find the area of a triangle using the formula A = 0.5 * base * height, follow these steps:
1. Identify the values given in the problem:
- Base = 12 cm
- Height = 9.6 cm
2. Substitute the values into the formula:
A = 0.5 * 12 cm * 9.6 cm
3. Calculate the area:
A = 0.5 * 12 cm * 9.6 cm
A = 0.5 * 115.2 cm²
A = 57.6 cm²
Therefore, the area of the triangle with a base of 12 cm and a height of 9.6 cm is 57.6 square centimeters.
