The base of a parallelogram is twice its height. If the area of the parallelogram is 72 sq.cm. Find its height?

The base of a parallelogram is twice its height. If the area of the parallelogram is 72 sq.cm. Find its height?

A 3 cm

B 4 cm

C 6 cm

D 8 cm

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

Let height =x Then, base =2x

2x \(\times\) x = 72

=>x=6