Understanding Area and Polygons

What is the formula used to calculate the area of a parallelogram?

• A = L * W

• A = 2 * (L + W)

• A = π * r^2

• A = B * H

Which of the following is a characteristic of a parallelogram?

• It has three sides of equal length.

• It has two pairs of parallel sides.

• It has four right angles.

• It has a circular shape.

How can a parallelogram be transformed to help understand its area?

• By folding it into a triangle.

• By cutting and rearranging it into a rectangle.

• By rotating it into a circle.

• By stretching it into a square.

If a parallelogram has a base of 8 inches and a height of 5 inches, what is its area?

• 40 square inches

• 13 square inches

• 80 square inches

• 20 square inches

What is the area of a parallelogram with a base of 17 cm and a height of 8 cm?

• 150 cm squared

• 102 cm squared

• 136 cm squared

• 125 cm squared