Question

The figure shows a parallelogram inside a rectangle outline

What is the area of the parallelogram?
A. 1/32 square foot
B. 5/16 square foot
C.9/32 square foot
D. 6/16 square foot

Answer 1

B. 5/16

Explanation:

Base x Height

But first we need to determine the base of the parallelogram.

`(3)/(4) - (1)/(8) = (5)/(8)`

Now you have your base. Next we multiply by the height.

`(5)/(8) x (1)/(2) = (5)/(16)`

Answer 2

Just take base x height.

3/4 x 1/2 = 0.375 or 6/16.

D. 6/16 is the correct answer.