The square is divided into 4 equal smaller squares.<br><br>
&bull; Side of the large square = 16 cm<br>
&bull; Each small square has side = 16 ÷ 2 = 8 cm<br>
&bull; Area of one small square = 8 × 8 = 64 cm&sup2;<br>
&bull; The shaded triangle is half of one small square<br>
&bull; Area of shaded triangle = \( \frac{1}{2} \times 64 = 32 \) cm&sup2;<br><br>
Final Answer: 32