The area of a right triangle is calculated using the formula:
Area = (1/2) * base * height
Plugging in the values:
Area = (1/2) * 5.75 * 8.5
Area = 24.4375 square inches
Therefore, the area of the right triangle is 24.4375 square inches.
A piece of paper is in the shape of a right triangles. The base is 5.75 inches and height is 8.5 inches. What is the area the right in square inches? Do not round your answer.
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