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To find the area of the right triangle shown, we’ll use the area formula for a triangle:

\[
\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}
\]

From the image, the base of the triangle is labeled as \(20\) units, and the height is labeled as \(16\) units. Plugging these values into the formula:

\[
\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 20 \times 16
\]
\[
= \frac{1}{2} \times 320
\]
\[
= 160 \text{ units}^2
\]

Thus, the correct answer is **160 units²**.

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### Related Questions
1. How do you determine the base and height in a right triangle for calculating the area?
2. Can the area formula for triangles be used for non-right triangles as well?
3. Why does the formula include a division by 2 when calculating the area of a triangle?
4. How would the area calculation change if the triangle were not a right triangle?
5. What are some real-life applications where calculating the area of a triangle is useful?

**Tip:** For any right triangle, the two legs (perpendicular sides) can be used as the base and height to find the area directly.

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Learn how to calculate the area of a right triangle with a base of 20 units and a height of 16 units using the area formula for triangles. This problem is perfect for middle school students exploring geometry concepts.

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