Question

Which rectangle could be created from a parallelogram with a base of 6 and a height of 2?

A rectangle with a base of 6 units and height of 2 units
. A rectangle with a base of 4 units and height of 2 units.
A rectangle with a base of 8 units and height of 2 units.
A rectangle with a base of 12 units and height of 2 units.

Answer 1

A rectangle with a base of 4 units and height of 2 units.

Explanation:

Draw a parallelogram with the parallel 6-inch sides on top and bottom.

Then draw vertical altitudes inside the parallelogram, from a vertex to the opposite side, one on each side.

There is one triangle on each side. Move one triangle from one side to the other.

Now you have a rectangle that may have a bottom and top sides of 4 inches, and vertical sides of 2 inches.

Answer: A rectangle with a base of 4 units and height of 2 units.