This math topic challenges learners to calculate the area of equivalent rectangles associated with parallelograms. It's focused on applying the area calculation skills in a geometrical context, encouraging students to utilize the relationships and properties of parallelograms to deduce areas indirectly via equivalent rectangles. Each question presents a visual problem requiring spatial reasoning and mathematical computations to select the correct area value from multiple choice options. The exercises offer practical application of geometry concepts designed for deeper understanding and proficiency in the topic of area in two-dimensional shapes.

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Area of a Parallelogram - Equivalent Rectangle Area Worksheet

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Area of a Parallelogram - Equivalent Rectangle Area
1
An svg image showing a math problem
What is the area of the equivalent rectangle?
a A LaTex expression showing 36\text{m} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 54\text{m} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 42\text{m} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 147\text{m} to the power of 2
2
An svg image showing a math problem
What is the area of the equivalent rectangle?
a A LaTex expression showing 52\text{in} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 168\text{in} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 24\text{in} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 26\text{in} to the power of 2
3
An svg image showing a math problem
What is the area of the equivalent rectangle?
a A LaTex expression showing 117\text{km} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 26\text{km} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 18\text{km} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 208\text{km} to the power of 2
4
An svg image showing a math problem
What is the area of the equivalent rectangle?
a A LaTex expression showing 119\text{m} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 24\text{m} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 34\text{m} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
What is the area of the equivalent rectangle?
a A LaTex expression showing 34\text{cm} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 26\text{cm} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 52\text{cm} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 112\text{cm} to the power of 2
6
An svg image showing a math problem
What is the area of the equivalent rectangle?
a A LaTex expression showing 34\text{cm} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 20\text{cm} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 247\text{cm} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 170\text{cm} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 54\text{cm} to the power of 2
7
An svg image showing a math problem
What is the area of the equivalent rectangle?
a A LaTex expression showing 114\text{ft} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 20\text{ft} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 36\text{ft} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 4\text{ft} to the power of 2
8
An svg image showing a math problem
What is the area of the equivalent rectangle?
a A LaTex expression showing 10\text{ft} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 108\text{ft} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 30\text{ft} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 15\text{ft} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 50\text{ft} to the power of 2