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In a parallelogram, which pair gives a valid base-and-height combination for its area?

Class 7Area of ParallelogramsPerimeter and Area
  • Aa side and the perpendicular distance to its opposite side
  • Btwo adjacent sides
  • Ca side and a diagonal
  • Dtwo diagonals

Step-by-Step Solution

Area = base corresponding (perpendicular) height; the base is a side and the height is the perpendicular distance to the opposite side.
Answer: A) a side and the perpendicular distance to its opposite side

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