Comparison of Areas: Triangle vs. Parallelogram

Consider a triangle with a base measuring 12 units and a height of 5 units. The area of a triangle can be calculated using the formula:

$$ A = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} $$

Now, compare this area to a parallelogram with the same base and a height of 8 units. The area of a parallelogram can be calculated with the formula:

$$ A = \text{base} \times \text{height} $$

Which shape has a greater area?