The area of a triangle can be calculated using the formula:
Area = (Base × Height) / 2
In this case, the base of the triangle is 5 inches and the height is 12 inches. Plugging in these values into the formula gives:
Area = (5 inches × 12 inches) / 2
Area = 60 inches² / 2
Area = 30 inches²
Therefore, the area of the triangle is 30 square inches.