Question

Amy solved the following question on her math test. is she correct? if not explain why and solve the problem:

Answer 1

No

Explanation:

Area of a parallelogram (sry if I spelt it wrong) = base x height

5.4 is the height not 8.2

5.4 x 13 = 70.2cm^2

Answer 2

Amy is wrong.

Area of parallelogram = 70.2 in²

Explanation:

Area of parallelogram:

Amy is wrong because h is the perpendicular height from base to its opposite side. so, h = 5.4 in

`\boxed{\text{\bf Area of parallelogram = b*h}}`

= 13 * 5.4

= 70.2 in²