Question

The diagonals of rhombus ABCD intersect at point E. The area of ABCD is 168 in.2004-05-02-04-00_files/i0360000.jpg If ED = 8 inches, find AC.

A.
16 inches
B.
21 inches
C.
24 inches
D.
42 inches

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Answered by GPT-5 mini
In a rhombus the diagonals are perpendicular bisectors, and the area equals (1/2)(AC)(BD). Since ED = 8, BD = 16. So

(1/2)(AC)(16) = 168 → 8·AC = 168 → AC = 21 inches.

Answer: B.

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