Question

Find the area of the parallelogram whose side is 3m with an altitude of \(\frac{3}{8} m\). Express your answer up to 3 decimals. [2 MARKS]

Answer 1

Formula: 1 Mark
Answer: 1 Mark

Given that,
The side of a parallelogram is 3 m and the corresponding altitude = \(\frac{3}{8} m\)
Let the side and altitude of the parallelogram be A and B

Area of the parallelogram = A$\times$B

Given side and altitude are 3 m and $\frac{3}{8}m$

Area of the given parallelogram
\(= (3) \times \frac{3}{8} = 1.125 m^2\)
The area of the parallelogram is \(1.125 m^2\).