Area of triangle = \( \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} \)<br><br>
&bull; From the figure, Base = 17 cm, Height = 8 cm<br>
&bull; Area = \( \frac{1}{2} \times 17 \times 8 = 68 \) cm&sup2;<br><br>
Final Answer: 68