Area of Parallelograms and Triangles Word Problems

Find the area of parallelogram A. Type the number only.

(a)  

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Find the area of parallelogram B. Type the number only.

(a)  

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Find the area of parallelogram C. Hint: use the variables only in your answer. You should not have any numbers.

(a)  

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The ___ is the shortest distance from the base of the shape to the opposite side (for a parallelogram) or opposite vertex (for a triangle).

We can show the ___ in more than one place, but it will always be perpendicular to the chosen base.

(a)  

Calculate the area of a parallelogram with a base of 15 inches and a height of 4 inches.

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• 123 m²

• 146 m²

• 1414,5 m²

• 2829 m²

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Find the area of a parallelogram with a base of 9 m and a height of 4 m.

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Solve this word problem: A garden in the shape of a parallelogram has a base of 20 ft and a vertical height of 14 ft. What is the area of the garden?

• 280 sq. ft

• 200 sq. ft

• 180 sq. ft

• 140 sq. ft

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A triangle has a base of 14 cm and a height of 10 cm. What is its area?

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• 15 cm

• 20 cm

• 25 cm

• 30 cm

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