A parallelogram has a base of 12 cm and a height of 5 cm. What is the area of the parallelogram?

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  1. 24 cm2
  2. 60 cm2
  3. 48 cm2
  4. 18 cm2

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Option 2 : 60 cm2
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Given:

Base (b) = 12 cm

Height (h) = 5 cm

Formula used:

Area of a parallelogram = Base × Height

Calculation:

Area = b × h

⇒ Area = 12 × 5

⇒ Area = 60 cm2

∴ The correct answer is option (2).

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