2016 · Q53
A rhombus is formed by joining midpoints of the sides of a rectangle in the suitable order. If the area of the rhombus is 2 square units, then the area of the rectangle is
Elementary MathematicsQuadrilaterals and Polygons
- A2√(2) square units
- B4 square units
- C4√(2) square units
- D8 square units
Explanation
Joining the midpoints of a rectangle's sides always yields a rhombus. Its area is exactly half the rectangle's area. Hence the rectangle's area is 2·2 = 4 square units, option B.