Answer:
5/4 ft
Step-by-step explanation:
Given data
Area= 5/12 square feet
Height= 1/2 ft
Base=????
We know that the area of a triangle is given as
Area= (1/2)B*H
substitute
5/12= 1/2* B* 1/2
5/12= B/4
cross multiply
12B= 20
B= 20/12
B= 5/3
Hence the base is 5/4 ft
