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15. In a parallelogram ABCD, AB = 7.2 cm and the perpendicular from Con<br />AB is 4.5 cm find its area.​

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Answer: The area of the parallelogram ABCD = 32.4 sq. cm

Explanation:

Given: In parallelogram ABCD, AB = 7.2 cm and the perpendicular drawn from C (altitude) on AB is 4.5 cm i.e.e height =4.5 cm.

Area of parallelogram =
(Base * height)

Then, Area of parallelogram ABCD =
7.2*4.5

=
32.4\ cm^2

Therefore , the area of the parallelogram ABCD = 32.4 sq. cm

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