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A parallelogram with a height of 15 inches has an area of 465 square inches. How long is its base?


Sagot :

The base of the parallelogram is 31 inches

How to determine the length

The formula for area of a parallelogram is expressed as;

Area = base  × height

Where;

  • Area = 465 square inches
  • Height = 15 inches

Substitute into the formula

465 = 15b

Make 'b' the subject of formula by dividing both sides by 15

b = 465/ 15

Find the quotient

b = 31 inches

Thus, the base of the parallelogram is 31 inches

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