Question

A parallelogram is shown below: A parallelogram ABCD is shown with DC equal to 8 feet and the perpendicular distance between AB and DC equal to 3 over 4 feet. Part A: What is the area of the parallelogram? Show your work.

Answer 1

The correct answer is - 6 square feet.

Step-by-step explanation:

The area of a parallelogram is the product of its base and the height or perpendicular distance between the base and its parallel side.

Area = Base*height

Given:

length of base DC = 8 feet

the perpendicular distance between AB and DC = 3/4 feet

Solution:

By the formula,

Area = Base*height

Area = 8*3/4 = 6

Thus, the correct answer is - 6 feet.