Answer:
A = 63.75 ft^2, or 63 3/4 ft^2
Step-by-step explanation:
The formula for the area of a triangle of base b and height h is
A = (1/2)(b)(h).
With h = 8.5 ft and b = 15 ft, the area of the triangle in question is
A = (1/2)(8.5)(15)ft^2, or
A = 63.75 ft^2, or 63 3/4 ft^2
