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A parallelogram has base 9 cm and a perpendicular height of 4 cm. What is its area?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 9 · Mathematics · Quadrilaterals
  1. 36 cm²
  2. 27 cm²
  3. 45 cm²
  4. 24 cm²
Answer
36 cm²

The correct answer is 36 cm² — Hence the area is 36 cm².

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recall area of a parallelogram = base × height.
  2. Substitute base = 9 cm and height = 4 cm.
  4. Hence the area is 36 cm².
Common mistake: Using side length instead of perpendicular height

Concept tested: Area of a parallelogram

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