Calculating the area of a parallelogram is easy, even though the shape may look a little scary. A parallelogram is simply a four-sided object that is made up of two sets of parallel sides.
The formula to find the area of a parallelogram is:
(b)ase x (h)eight = area
Where “b” and “h” refer to the base and the height respectively.
Here is an illustration to help you visualize:
How to Calculate the Area of a Parallelogram
So, if the base is 6 and the height is 4, we find the area of this parallelogram by multiplying 6 x 4 = 12.
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