Comparing Areas of Rectangle and Triangle

Consider two geometric shapes: a rectangle and a triangle. The rectangle has a width of 6 units and a height of 4 units, while the triangle has a base of 6 units and a height of 8 units.

Which shape has a larger area?

To find the area of the rectangle, use the formula:

$$ A_{rectangle} = width imes height $$

To find the area of the triangle, use the formula:

$$ A_{triangle} = \frac{1}{2} \times base \times height $$