Area of Parallelograms

Front

What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

Back

Area = base × height

Front

What is the unit of measurement for area?

Back

Square units (e.g., square feet, square meters)

Front

If the base of a parallelogram is 10 cm and the height is 5 cm, what is the area?

Back

50 square cm

Front

What type of angle is formed between the base and height of a parallelogram?

Back

90 degrees

Front

What is a parallelogram?

Back

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 8 m and a height of 3 m?

Back

24 square meters

Front

Can the area of a parallelogram be negative?

Back

No, area is always a positive value.

Front

What happens to the area of a parallelogram if the height is doubled?

Back

The area also doubles.

Front

If a parallelogram has an area of 36 square inches and a base of 6 inches, what is the height?

Back

6 inches