WAEC Mathematics 2023 Question 34

Question 34

Triangles and Quadrilaterals

The diagonals of a rhombus are 16 cm and 12 cm. Find the length of the side.

  1. A.8 cm
  2. B.10 cm
  3. C.14 cm
  4. D.20 cm
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (10 cm)

Explanation

The diagonals bisect each other at right angles, giving half-lengths 8 cm and 6 cm. Side = √(8² + 6²) = 10 cm.