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The diagonals of kite ABCD meet at O. The main diagonal AC = 18 cm and AO = 4 cm. Find OC.

Class 8Kites and TrapeziumsQuadrilaterals
  • A14 cm
  • B9 cm
  • C22 cm
  • D5 cm

Step-by-Step Solution

OC = AC − AO = 18 − 4 = 14 cm. The main diagonal is NOT bisected in a kite, so 9 cm is wrong.
Answer: A) 14 cm

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