'''
file: my_functions.py
Some functions that I use a lot.
Mithat Konar
'''

def triangle_area(base, height):
    '''
    Return the area of a triangle of known base and height.
    Parameters:
        base: the base of the triangle
        height: the height of the triangle
    Precondition: base and height are numeric arguments.
    '''
    area = base * height / 2
    return area

def rectangle_area(width, height):
    '''
    Return the area of a rectangle of known width and height.
    Parameters:
        width: the width of the rectangle
        height: the height of the rectangle
    Precondition: width and height are numeric arguments.
    '''
    area = width * height
    return area