SOLUTION: A triangular yield sign needs to be constructed. Find the number of square centimeters of aluminum needed for a sign that has a base of 37.5 centimeters and a height of 65 centimet

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Question 630617: A triangular yield sign needs to be constructed. Find the number of square centimeters of aluminum needed for a sign that has a base of 37.5 centimeters and a height of 65 centimeters.
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Since the formula for finding the area of a triangle is 1/2*base*height, all we need to do is 37.5*65*0.5, which is 1218.75.