Question
The two diagonals of a rhombus are 16 inches and 12 inches long. What is the perimeter of the rhombus? Round to the nearest inch, if necessary.
a. 28 in b. 40 in c. 56 in d. 66 in
a. 28 in b. 40 in c. 56 in d. 66 in
Answers
Damon
divide into four right triangles
6, 4 are legs
so 3,4,5 triangles, hypotenuse is rhombus side = 10
10*4 = 40
6, 4 are legs
so 3,4,5 triangles, hypotenuse is rhombus side = 10
10*4 = 40
Damon
divide into four right triangles
6, 8 are legs
so 3,4,5 triangles, hypotenuse is rhombus side = 10
10*4 = 40
6, 8 are legs
so 3,4,5 triangles, hypotenuse is rhombus side = 10
10*4 = 40