If a rhombus has two diagonals of length 5 cm and 8 cm respectively, then its area is

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  1. 20 cm2
  2. 10 cm2
  3. 40 cm2
  4. 5 cm2

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Option 1 : 20 cm2

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Given:

Diagonals of the rhombus: 5 cm and 8 cm.

Formula Used:

Area of a rhombus = (1/2) × d1 × d2, where d1 and d2 are the lengths of the diagonals.

Calculation:

Area = (1/2) × 5 × 8

⇒ Area = (1/2) × 40

⇒ Area = 20 cm2

The area of the rhombus is 20 cm2.

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