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Area of a Parallelogram Worksheet

Calculate the area of parallelograms using the formula base × height. Includes multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions.

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.G.A.1

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Area of a Parallelogram

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show your work for short answer questions.

Remember: The area of a parallelogram is calculated using the formula: Area = base × height (A = b × h)

1. What is the area of a parallelogram with a base of 10 cm and a height of 5 cm?

a

15 cm²

b

25 cm²

c

50 cm²

d

100 cm²

2. If the area of a parallelogram is 72 sq ft and its base is 9 ft, what is its height?

a

6 ft

b

8 ft

c

12 ft

d

18 ft

3. The area of a parallelogram is found by multiplying its base by its  .

4. A parallelogram with a base of 12 meters and a height of 7 meters has an area of   square meters.

5. Draw a parallelogram with a base of 6 units and a height of 4 units. Label the base and height.

6. A farmer has a field in the shape of a parallelogram. The length of one side (base) is 250 feet and the perpendicular distance to the opposite side (height) is 120 feet. What is the area of the field?

Base = 8 cmHeight = 4 cm

7. Calculate the area of the parallelogram shown in the diagram.