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In parallelogram ABCD, AB = 10 cm and the corresponding altitude AE = 6 cm. If AD = 8 cm, find the altitude from B to side AD (in cm).

Class 9Areas — Figures on the Same BaseGeometry
  • A7.5 cm
  • B6 cm
  • C8 cm
  • D4.8 cm

Step-by-Step Solution

Area = AB altitude to AB = . Also Area = AD altitude to AD, so altitude to AD = 60 / 8 = 7.5 cm.
Answer: A) 7.5 cm

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