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For a parallelogram, the base is (b) cm and the height is (b - 3) cm.
If its area is 40 sq cm and the base is 8 cm,
verify whether the given measurements are consistent.
What is the calculated area?

Class 7Area of ParallelogramsPerimeter and Area
  • A40 sq cm, consistent
  • B24 sq cm, not consistent
  • C64 sq cm, not consistent
  • D32 sq cm, not consistent

Step-by-Step Solution

height = cm; Area = sq cm, which matches, so it is consistent.
Answer: A) 40 sq cm, consistent

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