Name__________________________
AREA OF A
TRIANGLE #1
Directions: Find the area of each triangle. The formula to calculate the area of a triangle is Area = ½ x width of the base x vertical height. Write your answer in the space provided.
1) 2) 3)
4 cm 6 cm 8 cm
8 cm 8 cm 8 cm
Area________________ Area _______________ Area_______________
4) 5) 6)
2 in 2 in 2 in
2 in 5 in 7 in
Area______________ Area ______________ Area______________
7) 8) 9)
3 ft 9 ft 1 ft
6 ft 8 ft 14 ft
Area______________ Area _______________ Area______________