Area of parallelogram and triangle Review

Front

What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

Back

Area = base × height

Front

What must the base and height of a parallelogram be?

Back

Perpendicular (at a right angle)

Front

What is the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 × base × height

Front

If the base of a triangle is 4 cm and the height is 3 cm, what is the area?

Back

Area = 1/2 × 4 cm × 3 cm = 6 cm²

Front

What is the height of a parallelogram?

Back

The perpendicular distance from the base to the opposite side.

Front

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

Back

Area = 10 cm × 5 cm = 50 cm²

Front

What is the difference between a parallelogram and a rectangle?

Back

A rectangle has right angles, while a parallelogram does not necessarily have right angles.

Front

What is the area of a parallelogram with a base of 7 cm and a height of 4 cm?

Back

Area = 7 cm × 4 cm = 28 cm²

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 6 cm and a height of 2 cm?

Back

Area = 1/2 × 6 cm × 2 cm = 6 cm²