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A parallelogram and a triangle stand on the same base of 14 cm.
The parallelogram has height 8 cm and the triangle has height 8 cm.
How much larger is the area of the parallelogram than that of the triangle?

Class 7Area of ParallelogramsPerimeter and Area
  • A56 sq cm
  • B112 sq cm
  • C28 sq cm
  • D84 sq cm

Step-by-Step Solution

Parallelogram = sq cm; triangle = sq cm; difference = 112 - 56 = 56 sq cm.
Answer: A) 56 sq cm

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