This math topic explores the concept of finding the area of a parallelogram by relating it to the area of a rectangle. The problems involve visual interpretation and calculation to determine the area of parallelograms, offering multiple-choice answers in various units of measurement, such as square feet, square inches, square centimeters, and square kilometers. These problems facilitate understanding and applying the formula for the area of parallelograms in practical scenarios.

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Area of a Parallelogram - Concept Intro - From Rectangle Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Area of a Parallelogram - Concept Intro - From Rectangle (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Area Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/area_practice/
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the parallelogram by simplifying it to the rectangle shown
a A LaTex expression showing 30\text{ft} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 10\text{ft} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 11\text{ft} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 22\text{ft} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 72\text{ft} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the parallelogram by simplifying it to the rectangle shown
a A LaTex expression showing 56\text{cm} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 80\text{cm} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 35\text{cm} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 10\text{cm} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 12\text{cm} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the parallelogram by simplifying it to the rectangle shown
a A LaTex expression showing 64\text{m} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 16\text{m} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 8\text{m} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 25\text{m} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the parallelogram by simplifying it to the rectangle shown
a A LaTex expression showing 42\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 60\text{ft} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 24\text{ft} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 12\text{ft} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the parallelogram by simplifying it to the rectangle shown
a A LaTex expression showing 18\text{cm} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 6\text{cm} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 32\text{cm} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 9\text{cm} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the parallelogram by simplifying it to the rectangle shown
a A LaTex expression showing 12\text{ft} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 32\text{ft} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 8\text{ft} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 16\text{ft} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the parallelogram by simplifying it to the rectangle shown
a A LaTex expression showing 20\text{in} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 25\text{in} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 10\text{in} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 49\text{in} to the power of 2