MHB Solving how many square inches within a flag

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The discussion focuses on calculating the area of a white stripe on a flag, identified as a parallelogram. To find the area, the formula A = base x height is used, with dimensions of 72 inches for the base and 8.5 inches for the height. Participants confirm that the area calculates to 612 square inches. A diagram is suggested as a helpful tool for understanding the problem. The conversation emphasizes the importance of identifying the correct measurements for accurate area calculation.
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Hello all. I'm new here. Trying to help my daughter with her homework but I can't solve this problem wondering if there is any out there that is willing to help. Thanks a Head of time.

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Re: Solving how many square inches with in a flag

The white stripe is a parallelogram, whose area is found by computing the product of the base and the height. Can your daughter identify the measures of the base and height?
 
Re: Solving how many square inches with in a flag

MarkFL said:
The white stripe is a parallelogram, whose area is found by computing the product of the base and the height. Can your daughter identify the measures of the base and height?

Yeah I think you are right. I'm just going with the 72 x 8.5. thanks for you input.
 
Re: Solving how many square inches with in a flag

wtam1100 said:
Yeah I think you are right. I'm just going with the 72 x 8.5. thanks for you input.

Yes, that's correct! (Star)
 
Hi,
I think a diagram is helpful:

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the white area is essentially a parallelogram
to calculate the area of a parallelogram

A = base x height

A = 8.5 x 72 = 612 square inches
 

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