Answer:
C) 136 yd²
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]\textsf{\large Area of a triangle:}\ \dfrac{1}{2}\cdot b \cdot h[/tex]
Given:
- Base: 16 yd.
- Height: 17 yd.
Substitute the given values into the formula.
[tex]\begin{aligned}A\triangle&=\dfrac{1}{2}(16)(17)\\ &=8(17)\\&=\boxed{136}\end{aligned}[/tex]
The area of the triangle is 136 yd².
