Answer:
The area of the triangular sail is 20 square inches.
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given the following in the question:
Dimensions of triangular sail:
Base, b = 8 inches
Height, h = 5 inches
Area of triangular sail =
= Area of triangle
[tex]=\dfrac{1}{2}\times b\times h[/tex]
Putting values, we get,
[tex]A = \dfrac{1}{2}\times 8\times 5\\\\A = 20\text{ square inches}[/tex]
Thus, the area of the triangular sail is 20 square inches.
