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In Fig. 9.35, find the area of parallelogram ABCD if the area of shaded triangle is 9 cm2.

Given, Area of shaded triangle = 9 cm2


× BE × AE = 9


× 3 × AE = 9


AE = 6cm


Area of a parallelogram = b × h (corresponding height) (corresponding height)


Area of parallelogram ABCD = 7 × 6 = 42 cm2


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