Area of triangle = \( \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} \)<br><br>
&bull; For triangle EFG, take DG = 12 m as the base<br>
&bull; EF = 8 m is the perpendicular height from E to DG<br>
&bull; Area = \( \frac{1}{2} \times 12 \times 8 = 48 \) m&sup2;<br><br>
Final Answer: 48