What is the area of the triangle

Answer:
30 inches squared
Step-by-step explanation:
The formula for a RIGHT triangle is:
[tex]A= \frac{ab}{2}[/tex]
We are given..
Therefore...
[tex]A = \frac{5(12)}{2}[/tex]
[tex]A=\frac{60}{2}[/tex]
[tex]A = 30[/tex]