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Area of a Parallelogram

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The area of a parallelogram of the given dimensions is:

A

(1/2) (lh)

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lh

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2lh

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l(l+h)

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Solution

The correct option is B
lh

The given parallelogram can be cut into two congruent triangles having equal areas.

Therefore area of parallelogram = Sum of the areas of two congruent triangles

Area of a triangle = $\frac{1}{2} l h$

Area of parallelogram = $\frac{1}{2} l h + \frac{1}{2} l h = l h$

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