Question

Which rectangle could be created from a parallelogram with a base of 6 and a height of 2?

A rectangle with a base of 6 units and height of 2 units.
A rectangle with a base of 4 units and height of 2 units.
A rectangle with a base of 8 units and height of 2 units.
A rectangle with a base of 12 units and height of 2 units.

Answer 1

The answer is B, a base of 4 units and a height of 2.

Explanation:

Answer 2

A rectangle with a base of 4 units and height of 2 units.

Explanation:

This is because the slant makes the base longer.

We find a rectangle inside and use a top parallel line to join which shortens the shape. We cannot shift the line across only make triangles with it for closer fit.