A piece of a tile is in the shape of a right triangle. Base is 1 1/2 centimeters and the height is 2 1/2 centimeters. What is the area in square centimeters
To find the area of a right triangle, you can use the formula:
Area = (1/2) x base x height
Plugging in the values:
Area = (1/2) x 1 1/2 x 2 1/2
Area = (1/2) x 3/2 x 5/2
Area = (1/2) x 15/4
Area = 15/8
Area = 1.875 square centimeters
Therefore, the area of the right triangle is 1.875 square centimeters.