The base of a parallelogram is twice its height.

The base of a parallelogram is twice its height. If the area of the parallelogram is 72 sq. cm, find its height.

Quiz

Answer/Solution

6cm

Steps/Work

Let the height of the parallelogram be x. cm. Then, base = (2x) cm.
2x X x =72  2x^2 = 72  X ^2=36  x=6
Hence, height of the parallelogram = 6 cm
ANSWER B 6cm