2010 · Q87
Consider the following statements in respect of a quadrilateral :
- 1The line segments joining the midpoints of the two pairs of opposite sides bisect each other at the point of intersection.
- 2The area of the quadrilateral formed by joining the midpoints of the four adjacent sides is half of the total area of the quadrilateral.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Elementary MathematicsGeometry
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Midpoint segments bisect each other; Varignon area is half.