Mathematics
PQRS is a rhombus. If it is given that PQ = 3 cm and the height of the rhombus is 2.5 cm, calculate its area.
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Answer
From figure,
PQ is the base of rhombus PQRS and SM is the height of rhombus.
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By formula,
Area of rhombus PQRS = base × height
= 3 × 2.5
= 7.5 cm2.
Hence, area of rhombus PQRS = 7.5 cm2.
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