The lengths of the diagonals of a rhombus are 48 cm and 20 cm. What is the perimeter of the rhombus?
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SSC MTS 25th July 2022 Shift-3
Explanation:
To find the perimeter of the rhombus, we use the properties of its diagonals:
- Diagonals of a rhombus: Perpendicular and bisect each other.
- Given diagonals: 48 cm and 20 cm.
- Divide diagonals by 2:
- Half of 48 cm = 24 cm.
- Half of 20 cm = 10 cm.
- Right triangle formed: With sides 24 cm and 10 cm (half diagonals). The hypotenuse is one side of the rhombus.
- Calculate hypotenuse (side length of rhombus) using Pythagorean theorem:
\[
\sqrt{24^2 + 10^2} = \sqrt{576 + 100} = \sqrt{676} = 26 \, \text{cm}
\]
- Perimeter of the rhombus: \(4 \times 26 = 104 \, \text{cm}\).
- Correct Option: Option 4, 104 cm.
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