A quilt design uses parallelogram-shaped pieces that have a base measure of 6 inches and a height of 8 inches. If 15 pieces are used in the quilt, what is the total area of the parallelogram-shaped pieces in the quilt?

Question

A) 170 in.
B) 180 in.
C) 210 in.
D) 240 in.

6 * 8 * 15 = 720 in

But as you can see, 720 isn't a answer.

Answer 1

Find the area of one piece.
Area=base*height=3*4=12inches^2.
multiply it by 15
12*15=180inches^2

Answer 2

Thank you, loopdeloop.

Answer 3

SO basically I would choose B

Answer 4

You math helped me a lot, thanks. 🧐

Answer 5

Hmmm. Note also that the answers are linear, but area is in^2.
I suspect these answers are for some problem involving perimeters.

Answer 6

Your welcome.

But silversteam make sure to understand the problem not copy.

Answer 7

Oh yes I do, loopdeloop, you multiply etc. I put it in my notes. And thanks, Oobleck. I will put that down in my notes too.

Answer 8

Oh, and I meant to add to, you find the area.

Answer 9

My asnwers are 225 in² 360 in² 450 in² 900 in²