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ABCD is a square. On side AB a point P is taken so that triangle APD is isosceles right-angled at A.
If the area of the square is 64 sq cm, find the length of AP (in cm).

Class 8Special ParallelogramsQuadrilaterals
  • A9
  • B16
  • C8
  • D7

Step-by-Step Solution

Side of square = cm. Triangle right-angled at A with AD = 8; isosceles means AP = AD = 8 cm.
Answer: C) 8

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