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The information given is a classic example of the dimensions of a right angled triangle with a hypotenuse of 5cm, a base of 3cm and a height of 4cm.

Area of a triangle = 1/2*base*height

Area = 1/2*3*4 = 6 square centimetres

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Q: If hypotenus of of a right triangle equals 5 cm and Perimeter equals 12 cm what is its area?
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