How do you calculate the area of a triangle with a base of 10 inches and an altitude of 16 inches?

To find the area of a triangle, you can use the formula:

Area = (Base × Height) / 2

In this case, the base of the triangle is 10 inches and the height (or altitude) is 16 inches. Plugging these values into the formula, you get:

Area = (10 inches × 16 inches) / 2

This simplifies to:

Area = 160 inches² / 2

Therefore:

Area = 80 inches²

So, the area of the triangle is 80 square inches.