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Use the formula for the area of a triangle. One inch is roughly 2.54 centimeters.
≈0.31 in2
We want to find the area of the triangle in square inches. Notice that the base and the height are given in centimeters. Let's convert them to inches first and then we can determine the area.
Multiply by 2.54 cm1 in
a⋅cb=ca⋅b
Cross out common factors
Simplify quotient
a⋅1=a
Use a calculator
Round to 2 decimal place(s)
b=0.79, h=0.79
b1⋅a=ba
Calculate quotient
Multiply
Round to 2 decimal place(s)