Question

Find the area. The figure is not drawn to scale.

Answer 1

1. 14.04 cm²
2. 34 cm²

Explanation:

1. The area of a parallelogram is the product of its base length and height:

A = bh = (2.7 cm)(5.2 cm) = 14.04 cm²

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2. The area of a triangle is half the product of its base length and height:

A = (1/2)bh = (1/2)(17 cm)(4 cm) = 34 cm²