In a right triangle, the hypotenuse measures 10 cm and one of the legs measures 6 cm. What is the area, in square centimeters, of this triangle?
(A) 20
(B) 24
(C) 30
(D) 36
(E) 48
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse measures 10 cm and one of the legs measures 6 cm. What is the area, in square centimeters, of this triangle?

\noindent(A) 20\\
(B) 24\\
(C) 30\\
(D) 36\\
(E) 48