This study notes covers Worked Example 3: Finding Missing Height 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 6 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 3: Finding Missing Height
A parallelogram has area 56 cm² and base 8 cm. Find the height.
Step 1 Set up the equation
Area = base × height
56 = 8 × height
Step 2 Solve for height
height = 56 ÷ 8 = 7 cm
Practice questions for Area of Parallelograms & Trapeziums
A parallelogram has base b and perpendicular height h. Which formula gives its area?
Explain why the area formula for a parallelogram is the same as the area formula for a rectangle.