Question

1. A resident lot has the shape of a parallelogram. Its base measures 20 meters. The distance between the

parallel sides is 8 meters. What is the area of the lot?​

Answer 1

160 m²

Explanation:

Given :

A parallelogram shaped lot :

Base of lot = 20 m

Distance between parallel sides, = height of lot = 8 m

The area of the lot can be obtained using the area formula of a parallelogram :

Area = base * height

Area = 20 m * 8 m

Area = 160 m²