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The diagonals of a kite are 10 cm and 16 cm. What is its area?

Class 8Kites and TrapeziumsQuadrilaterals
  • A26 sq cm
  • B40 sq cm
  • C80 sq cm
  • D160 sq cm

Step-by-Step Solution

The diagonals are perpendicular, so area = ½ × d₁ × d₂ = ½ × sq cm. 160 forgets the ½.
Answer: C) 80 sq cm

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