Calculate the area of the following parallelogram:
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Calculate the area of the following parallelogram:
To solve the exercise, we need to remember the formula for the area of a parallelogram:
Side * Height perpendicular to the side
In the diagram, although it's not presented in the way we're familiar with, we are given the two essential pieces of information:
Side = 6
Height = 5
Let's now substitute these values into the formula and calculate to get the answer:
6 * 5 = 30
30 cm²
A parallelogram has a length equal to 6 cm and a height equal to 4.5 cm.
Calculate the area of the parallelogram.
The height must be the perpendicular distance between parallel sides. The slanted side is longer and would give you the wrong area. Think of it like measuring the height of a building - you measure straight up, not along a ramp!
In this problem, the base is 5 units (horizontal dashed line) and the height is 6 units (vertical line with right angle marker). The height is always perpendicular to the base.
No problem! The area formula works for any parallelogram orientation. Just identify any side as your base, then find the perpendicular distance to the opposite side.
Great catch! Since the diagram shows measurements of 5 units and 6 units, your area is 30 square units. Always include proper units in your final answer!
Yes! You could use the other pair of parallel sides. As long as your height is perpendicular to your chosen base, you'll get the same area of 30 square units.
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