Question

The perimeter of a rhombus is 48 m and its height is 6 m. Its area is:

A 44m² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 72m² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 91m² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 56m² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E 75m² Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Using formula, Area of rhombus = 4 x side Therefore, 4 x side = 48 ⇒ Side = 48/4 = 12 m As, rhombus is a parallelogram of equal sides, Its area = base × height = 12 × 6 = 72m2

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