Multiple choice

The base of a parallelogram is four times its height. If the area of the parallelogram is 169 sq. cm, find its base.

  1. 26 cm

  2. 27 cm

  3. 28 cm

  4. 29 cm

  5. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Let height = x cm. Then, base = 4x cm Now, area = 169 sq. cm b x h = 169, 4x * x = 169, x = 6.5 So, height = 6.5 cm, then base = 4*6.5 = 26 cm.

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