Exploring Area and Perimeter of a Parallelogram

This tutorial explains how to find the area and perimeter of a parallelogram. It begins with an introduction to the properties of parallelograms, followed by detailed steps to calculate the perimeter using side lengths. The tutorial then covers how to find the area by multiplying the base and height, emphasizing the importance of understanding the geometric properties. The video concludes with a summary and provides contact information for further assistance.

What shape is a parallelogram considered to be?

• Triangle

• Hexagon

• Quadrilateral

• Circle

How many centimeters is the perimeter of the parallelogram discussed?

• 12 cm

• 16 cm

• 10 cm

• 14 cm

What is the universal mathematical symbol for perimeter?

• P

• A

• B

• C

What is the first step in calculating the perimeter of a parallelogram?

• Multiply the base by the height

• Add all the sides together

• Subtract the shorter sides from the longer sides

• Divide each side into the number of pieces indicated by the number

What becomes unnecessary when calculating the area of a parallelogram?

• The side length of 2 cm

• The height

• The base length

• The perimeter

What is the formula for finding the area of a parallelogram?

• A = b * h

• A = l + w

• A = 2(l + w)

• A = l * w

What does the 'h' in the area formula stand for?

• Horizontal length

• Width

• Hypotenuse

• Height

What does the square symbol inside a parallelogram indicate?

• The base

• The height

• A right angle

• The area

How many centimeters squared is the area of the discussed parallelogram?

• 30 cm²

• 25 cm²

• 20 cm²

• 15 cm²

What is the correct notation for square centimeters?

• All of the above

• cm²

• cm^2

• sqcm