SOLUTION: a triangle has a base of 48in and a height of 3ft. what is its area in square feet?

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Question 512628: a triangle has a base of 48in and a height of 3ft. what is its area in square feet?
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Convert the 48 inch measurement to feet (divide by 12 inches per foot). Then use the formula for the area of a trianlge - 1/2 times base times height.

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