A parking lot is constructed in the shape of a parallelogram. What is the area of the parking lot? (Unit = square ft.)

The correct answer is: 24000

24000 sq ft
We know that area of a parallelogram = base x height
Given, base = 200 ft and height = 120 ft
Area = 200 x 120 = 24000 sq ft

A parallelogram can be thought of as a combination of 2 triangles of equal area .
Area of 1 triangle = ½ x base x height.
Area of 2 triangles = 2x ½ x base x height = base x height.