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The sailboat has 1 large sail and one small sail. The large sail is 24 feet tall. The base of the sail is 12 feet long. What is the area of the large sail?

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Answer:The area of the large sail of the sailboat is 144 feet²  .Step-by-step explanation:Given as :The measure height of the large sail = 24 feetThe measure of base of the sail = 12 feetThe area of the sail = A feet²Now, Since The sail of the sailboat is in the form of right angle triangleSo, From The area right angle triangleArea of right angle Triangle =  [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] × height × baseArea = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] × height of the sail × base of sailOr, A = [tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] × 24 × 12Or , A = [tex]\frac{288}{2}[/tex]∴  A = 144 feet²So, the area of sail = 144 feet²Hence The area of the large sail of the sailboat is 144 feet²  . Answer