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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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?
15 cm²
25 cm²
50 cm²
100 cm²
2. If the area of a parallelogram is 72 sq ft and its base is 9 ft, what is its height?
6 ft
8 ft
12 ft
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?
7. Calculate the area of the parallelogram shown in the diagram.
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