Area of Parallelograms & Triangles

Front

What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

Back

Area = base × height

Front

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 × base × height

Front

If the base of a parallelogram is 10 m and the height is 4 m, what is the area?

Back

40 m²

Front

If the base of a triangle is 8 m and the height is 5 m, what is the area?

Back

20 m²

Front

What units are used to measure area?

Back

Square units (e.g., m², ft², yd²)

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 triangle with a base of 12 cm and a height of 3 cm?

Back

18 cm²

Front

What is the area of a parallelogram with a base of 6 ft and a height of 10 ft?

Back

60 ft²

Front

What is the relationship between the area of a triangle and a parallelogram with the same base and height?

Back

The area of the triangle is half the area of the parallelogram.

Front

What is the area of a parallelogram with a base of 15 m and a height of 8 m?

Back

120 m²