In the diagram above ABDE and FCDE are parallelograms. If |FC| = 12.2cm and the height |PC| = 4.0cm, calculate the area of the parallelogram ABDE.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
3.05cm2
B
8.20cm2
C
16.20cm2
D
24.40cm2
E
48.8cm2
Verified Correct Answer: E.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Area of ABDE = b x h
12.2 x 4 = 48.8cm 2
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