Area of a Rhombus: Verifying whether or not the formula is applicable

Applying the formulaCalculate The Missing Side based on the formulaCalculation using percentagesExtended distributive lawFinding Area based off Perimeter and Vice VersaUsing external heightUsing Pythagoras' theoremUsing ratios for calculationUsing variables
Question 1

Look at the rhombus in the figure.

Is it possible to calculate its area? If so, then what is it?

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Question 2

Five rhombuses are shown below.

For which rhombuses can the area be calculated?

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Examples with solutions for Area of a Rhombus: Verifying whether or not the formula is applicable

Exercise #1

Look at the rhombus in the figure.

Is it possible to calculate its area? If so, then what is it?

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Video Solution

Answer

Yes, 40 cm²

Exercise #2

Five rhombuses are shown below.

For which rhombuses can the area be calculated?

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Video Solution

Answer

III, IV