Question

What is the length of the base of a parallelogram if the Area is 125 sq. yds., and the height is 5 yds. ? Just put the answer. Hint: write the formula for area of a parallelogram and substitute what information you know. Use algebra to solve.

Answer 1

25 yd = L

Explanation:

The formula for the area of a parallelogram of length L and width W is

A = L * W.

Here we know that A = 125 yd^2, which (from the formula) equals (L)(5 yd).

125 yd^2

Solving for the length, L, we get L = --------------- = 25 yd = L

5 yd