Worked Example 1: Parallelogram

Part of Area of Parallelograms & Trapeziums · Section 4 of 8

Study NotesUnit: Geometry & MeasuresGCSE

This study notes covers Worked Example 1: Parallelogram within Area of Parallelograms & Trapeziums for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Area of Parallelograms & Trapeziums in Geometry & Measures for GCSE Mathematics with 11 exam-style questions and 4 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 4 of 8 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Worked Example 1: Parallelogram

Find the area of a parallelogram with base 9 cm and perpendicular height 4 cm.

Step 1 Write the formula

Area = base × height

Step 2 Substitute and calculate

Area = 9 × 4 = 36 cm²

Practice questions for Area of Parallelograms & Trapeziums

A parallelogram has base b and perpendicular height h. Which formula gives its area?

  • A. (1/2) × b × h
  • B. b × h
  • C. 2(b + h)
  • D. (1/2)(b + h) × s
1 markfoundation

Explain why the area formula for a parallelogram is the same as the area formula for a rectangle.

2 markshigher

Quick recall flashcards

Area of Trapezium
½ × (a + b) × h where a,b are parallel sides
Trapezium Area
Area = ½ × (sum of parallel sides) × height = ½(a + b)h

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