Exploring Area Calculations for Triangles and Parallelograms

What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

• Area = (base x height) / 2

• Area = base x height

• Area = base + height

• Area = 2 x (base + height)

If a parallelogram has a base of 16 inches and a height of 11 inches, what is its area?

• 27 square inches

• 176 square inches

• 11 square inches

• 160 square inches

Does the order of multiplication matter when calculating the area of a parallelogram?

• Only in certain cases

• Only if the shape is a square

• No, it does not matter

• Yes, always

Why is the area of a triangle half the product of its base and height?

• Because it is derived from the area of a rectangle

• Because it has three sides

• Because it is always right-angled

• Because it is half of a parallelogram

What is the correct formula for the area of a triangle?

• Area = base + height

• Area = 2 x (base + height)

• Area = base x height

• Area = (base x height) / 2

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 10 cm and height of 3 cm?

• 13 cm squared

• 5 cm squared

• 30 cm squared

• 15 cm squared

In calculating the area of a triangle, why is it important to identify the correct height?

• To impress the teacher

• To use less ink when drawing

• To make the calculation easier

• To ensure the calculation is accurate

If a triangle has a base of 5 cm and a height of 12 cm, what is its area?

• 17 cm squared

• 24 cm squared

• 60 cm squared

• 30 cm squared

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 10 cm and a height of 8 cm?

• 40 cm squared

• 80 cm squared

• 18 cm squared

• 20 cm squared

If the base of a triangle is 10 cm and the height is incorrectly identified, how does it affect the area calculation?

• The area will be underestimated

• The area will be overestimated

• It does not affect the area calculation

• The area calculation will be accurate