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In the parallelogram PQRS, PE is perpendicular to QR. Find the area of the parallelogram.



In the parallelogram PQRS, PE is perpendicular to QR. Find the area of the parallelogram.
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  • A 60cm2
  • B 65cm2
  • C 72cm2
  • D 144cm2
  • E 156cm2
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
By Pythagoras, PE2 = 132 - 52

= 169 - 144 = 144

h = PE = 144 = 12cm,

Area of 11gm = b x h

QR = b =(5 + 7)cm = 12cm

area = 12 x 12

= 144cm2

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