Area of Triangles and Parallelograms

Front

What is a parallelogram?

Back

A parallelogram is a four-sided figure (quadrilateral) where opposite sides are parallel and equal in length.

Front

How do you calculate the area of a triangle?

Back

The area of a triangle is calculated using the formula: Area = 1/2 × base × height.

Front

What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

Back

The area of a parallelogram is calculated using the formula: Area = base × height.

Front

What is a quadrilateral?

Back

A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides and four angles.

Front

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 6 cm and a height of 4 cm?

Back

Area = 1/2 × 6 cm × 4 cm = 12 cm².

Front

What is the area of a parallelogram with a base of 10 ft and a height of 5 ft?

Back

Area = base × height = 10 ft × 5 ft = 50 ft².

Front

What are the properties of a parallelogram?

Back

Properties include: opposite sides are equal, opposite angles are equal, and the diagonals bisect each other.

Front

If the base of a triangle is doubled, what happens to the area?

Back

The area of the triangle also doubles, assuming the height remains the same.

Front

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 8 m and a height of 3 m?

Back

Area = 1/2 × 8 m × 3 m = 12 m².

Front

What is the area of a parallelogram with a base of 7 cm and a height of 4 cm?

Back

Area = base × height = 7 cm × 4 cm = 28 cm².