Find the area of a right‑angled triangle whose legs are 5 cm and 12 cm.

Step-by-step solution

1. Identify the two legs of the right triangle as the base and the height.
2. Apply the area formula for a triangle: $\text{Area}=\frac{1}{2}\times \text{base}\times \text{height}$.
3. Substitute the given values: $\text{Area}=\frac{1}{2}\times 5\times 12$.
4. Calculate: $\frac{1}{2}\times 60=30$.
5. Thus the area is 30 cm².

Concept tested: Area of right triangle

Published 13 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked