Learn to find the area of a parallelogram

The video tutorial explains how to find the area of a parallelogram by comparing it to a rectangle. It highlights the importance of identifying the correct height in a parallelogram, which differs from a rectangle due to the absence of right angles. The tutorial demonstrates how to calculate the area using the base and height, emphasizing the need to measure the perpendicular distance from the base to the top. The final calculation shows the area of a given parallelogram, reinforcing the concept.

What is a key difference between a rectangle and a parallelogram?

• A parallelogram has a larger area than a rectangle.

• A parallelogram has equal sides, while a rectangle does not.

• A rectangle always has right angles, while a parallelogram may not.

• A rectangle has parallel sides, while a parallelogram does not.

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

• Area = base + height

• Area = base - height

• Area = base / height

• Area = base x height

In a parallelogram, what does the height represent?

• The width of the base

• The diagonal length

• The distance from the base to the top

• The length of the slanted side

Why is it important to use the perpendicular height in calculating the area of a parallelogram?

• It matches the length of the base.

• It simplifies the calculation process.

• It provides the correct measurement for the formula.

• It ensures the area is maximized.

If the base of a parallelogram is 7.4 feet and the height is 2 feet, what is the area?

• 14.8 square feet

• 10.8 square feet

• 9.4 square feet

• 5.4 square feet