In the figure attached, the diagonals of the quadrilateral ABCD are perpendicular to each other.

If AC = 26 cm and BD = 20 cm, what is the area of the quadrilateral ABCD?

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In the figure attached, the diagonals of the quadrilateral ABCD are perpendicular to each other.

If AC = 26 cm and BD = 20 cm, what is the area of the quadrilateral ABCD?

midhun.madhu1987 · Answer

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campbell_st · Answer

well for a quadrilateral for have perpendicular unequal diagonals its a rhombus

the area 
$$A = \frac{1}{2} \times x \times y$$

where x and y are the lengths of the diagonals

midhun.madhu1987 · Answer

Ohh... thanks.. I had doubt regarding the figure... as this doesn't look like a RHOMBUS..

campbell_st · Answer

well normally they would include the statement..." Not to scale" on the diagram

hartnn · Answer

could be kite too, but area will be same

midhun.madhu1987 · Answer

okay... :)