How to find the area of a triangle

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the area of a triangle. It begins by emphasizing the importance of identifying the figure and writing down the correct formula. The instructor discusses the need to determine the base and height of the triangle, avoiding confusion from other numbers. The calculation is demonstrated using a calculator, resulting in an area of 212.5 square centimeters. The tutorial concludes by stressing the importance of including units in the final answer.

What is the calculated area of the triangle mentioned in the text?

Why is it important to include units when calculating area?