SOLUTION: A triangular sail has two sides that meets at a right angle. Both sides are 9 yards long. What is the area of the sail?

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Question 957039: A triangular sail has two sides that meets at a right angle. Both sides are 9 yards long. What is the area of the sail?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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A=area; b=base=9yds; h=height=9yds
A=(1/2)bh
A=(1/2)(9yd)(9yd)
A=(1/2)81yd^2
A=40.5yd^2 ANSWER: The area is 40.5 square yards.