In a parallelogram PQRS, PQ = 10 cm. The altitude corresponding to the sides PQ and SP are respectively 6 cm and 8 cm. Find SP

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In a parallelogram PQRS, PQ = 10 cm. The altitude corresponding to the sides PQ and SP are respectively 6 cm and 8 cm. Find SPSubmitted on 23/12/2023 | Answered by Vandana Rana

Answer :

Area of parallelogram =Base ×Height
So, Area of parallelogram = PQ×6
Or


Area of parallelogram = SP ×8

 ⇒PQ×6=SP×8 

⇒SP=(10×6)÷8=7.5cm