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Using ruler and compasses, construct a rectangle ABCD with AB = 5 cm and AD = 3 cm.

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Steps of construction:

  1. Draw a straight-line AB = 5 cm.
  2. At A and B construct ∠XAB = ∠YBA = 90°.
  3. From XA and YB cut off AD and BC = 3 cm each.
  4. Join CD. Then ABCD is the required rectangle.
Using ruler and compasses, construct a rectangle ABCD with AB = 5 cm and AD = 3 cm. Rectilinear Figures, ML Aggarwal Understanding Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

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