Area of Parallelograms

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What does area mean?

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The amount of space inside a shape.

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Why is it called a 'parallelogram'?

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Because it has sides that are parallel and equal in length.

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

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Area = base × height.

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What is a parallelogram?

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A four-sided shape (quadrilateral) with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 5 cm and a width of 3 cm?

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15 sq cm.

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If the base of a parallelogram is 10 cm and the height is 6 cm, what is the area?

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60 cm².

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What is the difference between area and perimeter?

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Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around a shape.

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Can a square be considered a parallelogram?

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Yes, because it has opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.

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What is the area of a parallelogram with a base of 8 m and a height of 4 m?

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32 m².

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What is the area of a parallelogram with a base of 12 in and a height of 10 in?

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120 in².