Area of Parallelograms

Front

What is the formula to find the area of a parallelogram?

Back

Area = base × height

Front

If a parallelogram has a base of 6 cm and a height of 3 cm, what is its area?

Back

18 cm²

Front

What is a parallelogram?

Back

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

Front

How do you find the height of a parallelogram if you know the area and the base?

Back

Height = Area ÷ base

Front

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

Back

50 in²

Front

If the area of a parallelogram is 30 cm² and the base is 6 cm, what is the height?

Back

5 cm

Front

What are the units used to measure area?

Back

Square units (e.g., cm², m², ft²) are used to measure area.

Front

If a parallelogram has an area of 40 square feet and a height of 8 feet, what is the base?

Back

5 feet

Front

What is the relationship between the base and height in finding the area of a parallelogram?

Back

The area is directly proportional to both the base and height.

Front

Can the area of a parallelogram be negative?

Back

No, area cannot be negative; it is always a positive value.