In a parallelogram ABCD, AB = 6 cm and BC = 4 cm. The height corresponding to the base AB is 3 cm. Find the area of the parallelogram.

18 c m^{2}

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24 c m^{2}

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16 c m^{2}

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20 c m^{2}

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Solution

The correct option is A $18 c m^{2}$
Given, base AB = 6 cm and its corresponding height = 3 cm

Area of the parallelogram = Base $\times$ corresponding height.
$\Rightarrow$ Area of the parallelogram = 6 cm $\times$ 3 cm = 18 $c m^{2}$

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