Special Types of Quadrilaterals

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1(i)Exercise 17

In the given figure ABCD is a parallelogram, angles DAB and ABC are in the ratio 5 : 7, the value of x is:

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As we know that the consecutive angles of a parallelogram are supplementary.

Let ∠DAB = 5a and ∠ABC = 7a.

Since consecutive angles are supplementary:

⇒ ∠DAB + ∠ABC = 180°

⇒ 5a + 7a = 180°

⇒ 12a = 180°

⇒ a = $\frac{180°}{12}$

⇒ a = 15°

Then,

∠ABC = 7a = 7 $\times$ 15° = 105°

The other angle x,

x + ∠ABC = 180°

⇒ x + 105° = 180°

⇒ x = 180° - 105°

⇒ x = 75°

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

1(ii)Exercise 17

ABCD is a rectangle. To make it a square which of the following condition(s) must be satisfied:

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In a rectangle ABCD, we know that AB = CD and BC = DA. Additionally, AB ⊥ BC and BC ⊥ CD.

For ABCD to be a square, its diagonals must be perpendicular to each other.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

1(iii)Exercise 17

In quadrilateral ABCD, AB//DC, then:

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In quadrilateral ABCD, where AB//DC,

The consecutive angles between the parallel sides are supplementary.

Thus, ∠A + ∠D = 180°.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

1(iv)Exercise 17

The diagonals of a quadrilateral are equal and bisect each other. The quadrilateral is a :

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A rectangle is a quadrilateral in which the diagonals are equal in length and bisect each other.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

1(v)Exercise 17

A quadrilateral will be a square, if its:

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A quadrilateral will be a square if:

  • All the sides are equal ,

  • Each angle is right angle,

  • Diagonals are equal, and

  • Diagonals intersect at right angle.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

2Exercise 17

In parallelogram ABCD, ∠A = 3 times ∠B. Find all the angles of the parallelogram. In the same parallelogram, if AB = 5x - 7 and CD = 3x + 1, find the length of CD.

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It is given that in parallelogram ABCD, ∠A = 3 times ∠B.

In parallelogram ABCD, ∠A = 3 times ∠B. Find all the angles of the parallelogram. In the same parallelogram, if AB = 5x - 7 and CD = 3x + 1, find the length of CD. Special Types of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.

Let ∠B be a.

Then, ∠A = 3a.

As we know, the consecutive angles of a parallelogram are supplementary.

⇒ ∠A + ∠B = 180°

⇒ 3a + a = 180°

⇒ 4a = 180°

⇒ a = $\frac{180°}{4}$

⇒ a = 45°

Thus, ∠B = ∠D = a = 45°.

And, ∠A = ∠C = 3a = 3 $\times$ 45° = 135°

It is also given that AB = 5x - 7 and CD = 3x + 1.

AB = CD (opposite sides of parallelogram are equal)

⇒ (5x - 7) = (3x + 1)

⇒ 5x - 7 = 3x + 1

⇒ 5x - 3x = 7 + 1

⇒ 2x = 8

⇒ x = $\frac{8}{2}$

⇒ x = 4

CD = 3x + 1

= 3 $\times$ 4 + 1

= 12 + 1

= 13

Hence, ∠A = 135°, ∠C = 135°, ∠B = 45°, ∠D = 45° and CD = 13 units.

3Exercise 17

In parallelogram PQRS, ∠Q = (4x - 5)° and ∠S = (3x + 10)°. Calculate: ∠Q and ∠R.

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It is given that in parallelogram PQRS, ∠Q = (4x - 5)° and ∠S = (3x + 10)°.

In parallelogram PQRS, ∠Q = (4x - 5)° and ∠S = (3x + 10)°. Calculate: ∠Q and ∠R. Special Types of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.

In a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal, so:

∠Q = ∠S and ∠R = ∠P.

Therefore,

⇒ (4x - 5)° = (3x + 10)°

⇒ 4x° - 5° = 3x° + 10°

⇒ 4x° - 3x° = 5° + 10°

⇒ 1x° = 15°

So, ∠Q = (4x - 5)°

= (4 $\times$ 15 - 5)°

= (60 - 5)°

= 55°

As we know, the consecutive angles of a parallelogram are supplementary.

⇒ ∠Q + ∠R = 180°

⇒ 55° + ∠R = 180°

⇒ ∠R = 180° - 55°

⇒ ∠R = 125°

Hence, ∠Q = 55° and ∠R = 125°.

4Exercise 17

In rhombus ABCD :

(i) if ∠A = 74°, find ∠B and ∠C.

(ii) if AD = 7.5 cm, find BC and CD.

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(i) In a rhombus, opposite angles are equal, and the diagonals bisect each other at 90°. Additionally, consecutive angles are supplementary.

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⇒ ∠A + ∠B = 180°

It is given that ∠A = 74°.

⇒ 74° + ∠B = 180°

⇒ ∠B = 180° - 74°

⇒ ∠B = 106°

Since opposite angles are equal, we have:

∠A = ∠C and ∠B = ∠D

Hence, ∠B = 106° and ∠C = 74°.

(ii) In a rhombus, all sides are equal.

Therefore, AB = BC = CD = DA = 7.5 cm.

Hence, the length of sides BC = CD = 7.5cm.

5Exercise 17

In square PQRS :

(i) if PQ = 3x - 7 and QR = x + 3, find PS.

(ii) if PR = 5x and QS = 9x — 8. Find QS.

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(i) In a square PQRS, all sides are equal and all angles are 90°.

Thus, PQ = QR = PS = RS.

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It is given that PQ = 3x - 7 and QR = x + 3.

⇒ (3x - 7) = (x + 3)

⇒ 3x - 7 = x + 3

⇒ 3x - x = 7 + 3

⇒ 2x = 10

⇒ x = $\frac{10}{2}$

⇒ x = 5

Now, substitute the value of x = 5 into the expression for PQ:

PQ = QR = PS = RS = (3x - 7)

= (3 $\times$ 5 - 7)

= (15 - 7)

= 8

Hence, the length of PS = 8 units.

(ii) In a square PQRS, all sides are equal and all angles are 90°.

Thus, PQ = QR = PS = RS.

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It is given that PR = 5x and QS = 9x - 8.

⇒ (5x) = (9x - 8)

⇒ 5x = 9x - 8

⇒ 9x - 5x = 8

⇒ 4x = 8

⇒ x = $\frac{8}{4}$

⇒ x = 2

Now, substitute the value of x = 2 into the expression for PQ:

PQ = QR = PS = RS = 5x

= 5 $\times$ 2

= 10

Hence, the length of QS = 10 units.

6Exercise 17

ABCD is a rectangle. If ∠BPC = 124°, calculate :

(i) ∠BAP

(ii) ∠ADP.

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Since ABCD is a rectangle, the diagonals bisect each other, and ∠BPC forms two angles at point P.

According to the properties of a rectangle, the diagonals are equal and intersect at the midpoint.

(i) ∠BAP = $\frac{1}{2}$ of ∠BPC (since diagonals bisect each other).

So, ∠BAP = $\frac{1}{2}$ × 124° = 62°.

Hence, the value of ∠BAP is 62°.

(ii) Diagonals of rectangle are equal and bisect each other.

⇒ ∠PBC = ∠PCB = x (say)

But, in triangle BPC, sum of all the angles are 180°.

⇒ ∠BPC + ∠PBC + ∠PCB = 180°

⇒ 124° + x + x = 180°

⇒ 2x = 180° − 124°

⇒ 2x = 56°

⇒ x = 28°

⇒ ∠PBC = 28°

But ∠PBC = ∠ADP [alternate angles]

∠ADP = 28°

Hence, the value of ∠ADP is 28°.

7Exercise 17

ABCD is a rhombus. If ∠BAC = 38°, find :

(i) ∠ACB

(ii) ∠DAC

(iii) ∠ADC.

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(i) In a rhombus, all sides are equal.

⇒ AB = BC = CD = DA

And, opposite angles of a rhombus are equal.

∠BAC = ∠ACB

It is given that ∠BAC = 38°.

So, ∠ACB = ∠BAC = 38°.

Hence, the value of ∠ACB is 38°.

(ii) Since ABC is a triangle, the sum of angles in a triangle is 180°.

Therefore,

⇒ ∠ABC + ∠BAC + ∠ACB = 180°

⇒ ∠ABC + 38° + 38° = 180°

⇒ ∠ABC + 76° = 180°

⇒ ∠ABC = 180° - 76°

⇒ ∠ABC = 104°

Since opposite angles of a rhombus are equal:

⇒ ∠ABC = ∠ADC

⇒ ∠ADC = 104°

As AD = CD, we have:

∠DAC = ∠DCA

Now,

⇒ ∠DAC = $\frac{1}{2}$ [180° - 104°]

= $\frac{1}{2}$ [76°]

= 38°

Hence, the value of ∠DAC is 38°.

(iii) Since opposite angles of a rhombus are equal:

⇒ ∠ABC = ∠ADC

⇒ ∠ADC = 104°

Hence, the value of ∠ADC is 104°.

8Exercise 17

ABCD is a rhombus. If ∠BCA = 35°, find ∠ADC.

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In rhombus ABCD, all sides are equal:

AB = BC = CD = DA

Thus, alternate angles are equal:

ABCD is a rhombus. If ∠BCA = 35°, find ∠ADC. Special Types of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.

∠DAC = ∠BCA

It is given that ∠BCA = 35°.

⇒ ∠DAC = ∠BCA = 35°

And, ∠DAC = ∠ACD [as AD = CD]

⇒ 35° = ∠ACD

In triangle ADC, sum of all the angles of triangles is 180°

⇒ ∠DAC + ∠ACD + ∠ADC = 180°

⇒ 35° + 35° + ∠ADC = 180°

⇒ 70° + ∠ADC = 180°

⇒ ∠ADC = 180° - 70°

⇒ ∠ADC = 110°

Hence, the value of ∠ADC is 110°.

9Exercise 17

PQRS is a parallelogram whose diagonals intersect at M.

If ∠PMS = 54°, ∠QSR = 25° and ∠SQR = 30°, find :

(i) ∠RPS

(ii) ∠PRS

(iii) ∠PSR.

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(i) PQRS is a parallelogram which means opposite sides are parallel.

PQRS is a parallelogram whose diagonals intersect at M. Special Types of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.

When QR is parallel to PS.

⇒ ∠PSQ = ∠SQR (alternate angles)

It is given that ∠PMS = 54°, ∠QSR = 25° and ∠SQR = 30°

So, ∠PSQ = ∠SQR = 30°

In triangle SMP, sum of all the angles of triangle is = 180°

⇒ ∠PMS + ∠PSM + ∠MPS = 180°

(As we know , ∠MPS = ∠RPS)

⇒ 54° + 30° + ∠RPS = 180°

⇒ 84° + ∠RPS = 180°

⇒ ∠RPS = 180° - 84°

⇒ ∠RPS = 96°

Hence, the value of ∠RPS is 96°.

(ii) Now, consider triangle MSR, according to exterior angle property, exterior angle is equals to sum of two opposite interior angles.

∠MRS + ∠RSM = ∠PMS

⇒ ∠PRS + 25° = 54°

⇒ ∠PRS = 54° - 25°

⇒ ∠PRS = 29°

Hence, the value of ∠PRS is 29°.

(iii) ∠PSR is divided into two angles ∠PSQ and ∠RSQ. So,

∠PSR = ∠PSQ + ∠RSQ

= 30° + 25°

= 55°

Hence, the value of ∠PSR is 55°.

10Exercise 17

Given : Parallelogram ABCD in which diagonals AC and BD intersect at M.

Prove : M is the mid-point of LN.

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According to the properties of a parallelogram, the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.

⇒ MD = MB

Also, ∠ADB = ∠DBN (∵ alternate angles)

And, ∠DML = ∠BMN (∵ vertically opposite angles)

Hence, by Angle Side Angle congruency,

Δ DML ≅ Δ BMN

By using Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles,

LM = MN

∵ M is mid - point of LN.

Hence, M is the mid-point of LN

11Exercise 17

In an isosceles-trapezium, show that the opposite angles are supplementary.

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ABCD is an isosceles trapezium in which AD = BC.

In an isosceles-trapezium, show that the opposite angles are supplementary. Special Types of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.

To prove:

∠ A + ∠ C = 180°

and, ∠ B + ∠ D = 180°

Proof:

AB is parallel to CD. So, sum of adjacent angles is 180°.

⇒ ∠ A + ∠ D = 180°

It is already given that ABCD is an isosceles trapezium which means AD = BC.

⇒ ∠ A = ∠ B

So,

⇒ ∠ B + ∠ D = 180°

In a trapezium, sum of all angles is always equal to 360°.

⇒ ∠ A + ∠ B + ∠ C + ∠ D = 360°

⇒ ∠ A + ∠ C + (∠ B + ∠ D) = 360°

⇒ ∠ A + ∠ C + 180° = 360°

⇒ ∠ A + ∠ C = 360° - 180°

⇒ ∠ A + ∠ C = 180°

Hence, the opposite angles are supplementary.

12Exercise 17

ABCD is a parallelogram. What kind of quadrilateral is it if :

(i) AC = BD and AC is perpendicular to BD ?

(ii) AC is perpendicular to BD but is not equal to it ?

(iii) AC = BD but AC is not perpendicular to BD?

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(i) It is given that AC = BD and AC is perpendicular to BD.

That is, the diagonals of the parallelogram are equal and perpendicular to each other.

Hence, the parallelogram is a square.

(ii) It is given that AC is perpendicular to BD but is not equal to it.

That is, the diagonals of the parallelogram are perpendicular to each other but not equal to each other.

Hence, the parallelogram is a rhombus.

(iii) It is given that AC = BD but AC is not perpendicular to BD.

That is, the diagonals of the parallelogram are equal but not perpendicular.

Hence, the parallelogram is a rectangle.

13Exercise 17

Prove that the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.

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Given:

ABCD is an parallelogram.

Prove that the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other. Special Types of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.

To prove:

OA = OC and OB = OD

Proof:

As ABCD is a parallelogram which means AB is parallel to CD.

In Δ OCD and Δ OAB

∠ OBA = ∠ ODC (alternate angles)

∠ OAB = ∠ OCD (alternate angles)

AB = CD (opposite side of parallelogram)

By Angle side angle congruency

Δ OCD ≅ Δ OAB

By using Corresponding parts of congruent triangles,

OA = OC and OB = OD

Hence, the diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.

14Exercise 17

If the diagonals of a parallelogram are of equal lengths, the parallelogram is a rectangle. Prove it.

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Given:

A parallelogram ABCD with diagonals AC and BD of equal lengths.

If the diagonals of a parallelogram are of equal lengths, the parallelogram is a rectangle. Prove it. Special Types of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.

To prove:

The parallelogram ABCD is a rectangle.

Proof:

Consider triangles Δ ABC and Δ ABD:

  • AB = AB (Common side)

  • AC = BD (Given)

  • BC = AD (opposite sides of parallelogram)

By Side Side Side congruency,

Δ ABC ≅ Δ ABD

By using Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles,

∠ A = ∠ B

But we know that adjacent angles of parallelogram are supplementary.

∠ A + ∠ B = 180°

∠ A = ∠ B = 90°

Similarly, ∠ C = ∠ D = 90°

Hence, if the diagonals of a parallelogram are of equal lengths, the parallelogram is a rectangle.

15Exercise 17

In parallelogram ABCD, E is the mid-point of AD and F is the mid-point of BC. Prove that BFDE is a parallelogram.

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Given:

Parallelogram ABCD in which E and F are mid - points of AD and BC.

In parallelogram ABCD, E is the mid-point of AD and F is the mid-point of BC. Prove that BFDE is a parallelogram. Special Types of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.

To prove:

BFDE is a parallelogram

Proof:

E is the mid-point of AD.

DE = $\frac{1}{2}$ AD

Also, F is the mid-point of BC.

BF = $\frac{1}{2}$ BC

But as we know opposite sides of parallelogram are equal.

So, AD = BC

Therefore, DE = BF

And, also AD is parallel to BC.

So, DE is parallel to BF.

When DE = BF and DE is parallel to BF. (opposite sides are equal and parallel to each other)

Hence, BFDE is a parallelogram.

1(i)Test Yourself

The given figure shows a parallelogram. The value of x for which it will be a rhombus is :

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Using the property, a parallelogram whose diagonals intersect at 90° is a rhombus.

So, 3x + 15° = 90°

⇒ 3x = 90° - 15°

⇒ 3x = 75°

⇒ x = $\frac{75°}{3}$

⇒ x = 25°

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

1(ii)Test Yourself

A rhombus will be a square, if :

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A rhombus will be a square if each angle is 90° and diagonals are equal.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

1(iii)Test Yourself

The diagonals of a quadrilateral, bisect each other at right-angle. The quadrilateral is a:

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A quadrilateral whose diagonals intersect at 90° is a rhombus.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

1(iv)Test Yourself

In a parallelogram ABCD; ∠A = (3x + 2)° and ∠D = (2x + 3)°; the value of x is :

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According to the properties of parallelogram, consecutive angles of a parallelogram are supplementary.

⇒ ∠ A + ∠ D = 180°

⇒ (3x + 2)° + (2x + 3)° = 180°

⇒ 3x° + 2° + 2x° + 3° = 180°

⇒ 5x° + 5° = 180°

⇒ 5x° = 180° - 5°

⇒ 5x° = 175°

⇒ x° = $\frac{175°}{5}$

⇒ x° = 35°

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

1(v)Test Yourself

In a trapezium ABCD, AB//DC and AD = BC. If ∠A = (5x + 8)° and ∠D = (4x + 10)°; the measure of angle B is

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According to the properties of parallelogram, consecutive angles of a parallelogram are supplementary.

⇒ ∠ A + ∠ D = 180°

⇒ (5x + 8)° + (4x + 10)° = 180°

⇒ 5x° + 8° + 4x° + 10° = 180°

⇒ 9x° + 18° = 180°

⇒ 9x° = 180° - 18°

⇒ 9x° = 162°

⇒ x° = $\frac{162°}{9}$

⇒ x° = 18°

So, ∠ A = (5x + 8)°

= (5 $\times$ 18 + 8)°

= (90 + 8)°

= 98°

It is given that AD = BC. Therefore, ∠ A = ∠ B

⇒ ∠ B = 98°

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

1(vi)Test Yourself

Statement 1: In order to prove that a given parallelogram is a rectangle, we must prove that (a) any angle of it is 90° or (b) its diagonal are equal.

Statement 2: A kite is an arrowhead in which two pairs of adjacent sides are equal.

Which of the following options is correct?

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A given parallelogram is a rectangle;

If one angle of a parallelogram is 90°, then all angles must be 90° due to the properties of parallelograms (opposite angles are equal, and adjacent angles are supplementary). Therefore, the parallelogram is a rectangle.

If the diagonals of parallelogram are equal, then it is a rectangle.

So, statement 1 is true.

A kite is a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent sides that are equal in length.

An arrowhead shape typically refers to a concave quadrilateral, which is not a standard definition of a kite.

So, statement 2 is false.

∴ Statement 1 is true, and statement 2 is false.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

1(vii)Test Yourself

Assertion (A) : In a parallelogram, the bisectors of any two pair of adjacent angles meet at a right angle.

Reason (R) : In a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal.

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Let ABCD be the parallelogram. AO and BO be the bisector of angles A and B respectively.

∴ ∠BAO = $\frac{∠A}{2}$ and ∠ABO = $\frac{∠B}{2}$

Let ABCD be the parallelogram. AO and BO be the bisector of angles A and B respectively. ∠BAO = ∠A/2 and ∠ABO = ∠B/2. Special Types Of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.

We know that in a parallelogram, consecutive angles are supplementary.

⇒ ∠A + ∠B = 180°

⇒ $\frac{1}{2}$ (∠A + ∠B) = $\frac{1}{2}$ x 180°

⇒ $\frac{1}{2} ∠A + \frac{1}{2} ∠B$ = 90°

In ΔAOB, according to angle sum property

⇒ ∠AOB + ∠ABO + ∠BAO = 180°

⇒ ∠AOB + $\frac{1}{2}∠B + \frac{1}{2}∠A$ = 180°

⇒ ∠AOB + 90° = 180°

⇒ ∠AOB = 180° - 90°

⇒ ∠AOB = 90°

Thus, the bisector of any two pair of adjacent angles meet at right angle.

So, assertion (A) is true.

We know that,

The opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal.

∴ Reason (R) is true.

∴ Both A and R are correct, and R is not the correct explanation for A.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

1(viii)Test Yourself

Assertion (A) : One of the diagonals of a rhombus is equal to one of its side. The angles of a rhombus are 60°, 120°, 60°, 120°.

Reason (R) : All sides of a rhombus are equal.

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By property,

All the sides of a rhombus are equal.

So, reason (R) is true.

ABCD is the rhombus and AC is the diagonal such that AC = AB.

One of the diagonals of rhombus is equals to one of its side. The angles of a rhombus are 60°, 120°, 60°, 120°. Special Types Of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.

In triangle ABC,

⇒ AB = BC (Sides of rhombus are equal)

⇒ AB = AC (Given)

⇒ AB = AC = BC

So, triangle ABC is an equilateral triangle.

∴ ∠B = 60°, ∠BAC = 60° and ∠BCA = 60°.

In triangle ADC,

⇒ AD = CD (Sides of rhombus are equal)

⇒ AD = AC (Since, AB = AC and AB = AD)

⇒ AD = CD = AC

So, triangle ADC is an equilateral triangle.

∴ ∠D = 60°, ∠DAC = 60° and ∠DCA = 60°

⇒ ∠A = ∠BAC + ∠DAC = 60° + 60° = 120°.

⇒ ∠C = ∠BCA + ∠DCA = 60° + 60° = 120°.

Hence, the angles of a rhombus are 60°, 120°, 60°, 120°.

So, assertion (A) is true.

∴ Both A and R are correct, and R is not the correct explanation for A.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

1(ix)Test Yourself

Assertion (A) : If one angle of a parallelogram measures 90°, the parallelogram is a rectangle.

Reason (R) : If each interior angle of a parallelogram is 90°, then all sides of it are equal.

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If one angle is 90°, the opposite angle is also 90° as opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal.

If one angle is 90°, the adjacent angle is 180° - 90° = 90°, as the sum of adjacent angles in a rectangle is 180°.

Thus, all angles of parallelogram are 90° if one angle is 90°.

Therefore, the parallelogram is a rectangle.

So, assertion (A) is true.

A parallelogram with all interior angles equal to 90° is a rectangle, but not necessarily a square. Therefore, all sides are not necessarily equal.

So, reason (R) is false.

∴ A is true, but R is false.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

1(x)Test Yourself

Assertion (A) : The adjacent angles of a parallelogram are in ratio 2 : 3 the remaining angles are 78° and 102°.

Reason (R) : Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal.

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Given, the adjacent angles of a parallelogram are in ratio 2 : 3.

Let the adjacent angles be 2x and 3x.

We know that in a parallelogram, adjacent angles are supplementary.

⇒ 2x + 3x = 180°

⇒ 5x = 180°

⇒ x = $\frac{180°}{5}$

⇒ x = 36°

Adjacent angles = 2x = 2 x 36° = 72°

and, 3x = 3 x 36° = 108°.

Opposite angles of parallelogram are equal.

So, all angles of parallelogram are 78°, 108°, 78°, 108°.

So, assertion (A) is true.

By property,

Opposite angles of parallelogram are equal.

So, reason (R) is true.

∴ Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation for A.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

2Test Yourself

The adjacent sides of a parallelogram are in the ratio 5 : 4. If the perimeter of the parallelogram is 108 cm, find the length of its sides.

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The adjacent sides of a parallelogram are in the ratio 5 : 4.

And, the perimeter of the parallelogram is 108 cm.

As we know opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal.

Let the length of AB = CD = 5a

And, the length of BC = DA = 4a

Perimeter of parallelogram = sum of all length of sides.

⇒ 5a + 4a + 5a + 4a = 108 cm

⇒ 18a = 108 cm

⇒ a = $\frac{108}{18}$ cm

⇒ a = 6 cm

So, the length of AB = CD = 5a

= 5 x 6 cm

= 30 cm

And, the length of BC = DA = 4a

= 4 x 6 cm

= 24 cm

Hence, the lengths of all the sides are 30 cm, 24 cm, 30 cm, and 24 cm.

3Test Yourself

In the given figure, ABCD is a parallelogram. If OA = 6 cm and AC - BD = 2 cm; find the length of BD.

In the given figure, ABCD is a parallelogram. If OA = 6 cm and AC - BD = 2 cm; find the length of BD. Special Types of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.
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In a parallelogram, diagonal always bisect each other.

So, OA = $\frac{1}{2}$ AC

⇒ AC = 2 times OA

⇒ AC = 2 x 6 cm

⇒ AC = 12 cm

It is given that AC - BD = 2 cm

⇒ 12 - BD = 2

⇒ BD = 12 - 2

⇒ BD = 10

Hence, the length of BD is 10 cm.

4Test Yourself

The diagonals of a parallelogram ABCD intersect each other at point O. If OA = x + y, OC = 20, OD = x + 3 and OB = 18; find the values of x and y.

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As per the properties of parallelogram, diagonal always bisect each other.

So, OB = OD

The diagonals of a parallelogram ABCD intersect each other at point O. If OA = x + y, OC = 20, OD = x + 3 and OB = 18; find the values of x and y. Special Types of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.

⇒ x + 3 = 18

⇒ x = 18 - 3

⇒ x = 15

And, OA = OC

⇒ x + y = 20

Putting x = 15

⇒ 15 + y = 20

⇒ y = 20 - 15

⇒ y = 5

Hence, the value of x = 15 and y = 5.

5Test Yourself

One of the diagonals of a rhombus and its sides are equal. Find the angles of the rhombus.

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One of the diagonals of a rhombus and its sides are equal.

ABCD is the rhombus and AC is the diagonal such that AC = AB.

One of the diagonals of a rhombus and its sides are equal. Find the angles of the rhombus. Special Types of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.

In triangle ABC,

AB = BC (Sides of rhombus)

AB = AC (Given)

⇒ AB = AC = BC

So, triangle ABC is a equilateral triangle.

Therefore, ∠ B = 60°, ∠ BAC = 60° and ∠ BCA = 60°.

Similarly, triangle ADC is a equilateral triangle.

Therefore, ∠ D = 60°, ∠ DAC = 60° and ∠ DCA = 60°

∠ A = ∠ BAC + ∠ DAC

= 60° + 60°

= 120°

∠ C = ∠ BCA + ∠ DCA

= 60° + 60°

= 120°

Hence, the value of ∠ A = 120°, ∠ B = 60°, ∠ C = 120° and ∠ D = 60°.

6Test Yourself

In a parallelogram ABCD, E is the mid-point of side AB and CE bisects angle BCD. Prove that :

(i) AE = AD

(ii) DE bisects ∠ADC and

(iii) Angle DEC is a right angle.

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(i) Given:

Parallelogram ABCD, E is the mid-point of side AB and CE bisects angle BCD.

To prove:

AE = AD

Proof:

Firstly join DE.

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It is given that ∠ ECB = ∠ ECD.

AB is parallel to CD.

⇒ ∠ CEB = ∠ ECD (alternate angles)

So, ∠ CEB = ∠ ECB

BC = BE (sides opposite to equal angles are always equal)

And, we also know BC = AD (sides of parallelogram)

BE = AE (Given)

So, AD = AE (Using above equations)

Hence, AD = AE.

(ii)To prove:

∠ADE = ∠CDE

Proof:

∠ AED = ∠ ADE (angles opposite to equal sides are always equal)

AB is parallel to CD.

⇒ ∠ AED = ∠ EDC (alternate angles)

So, ∠ ADE = ∠ CDE

Hence, DE bisects ∠ ADC.

(iii)To prove:

∠ DEC = 90°

Proof:

AD is parallel to BC.

⇒ ∠D + ∠C = 180°

⇒ 2∠EDC + 2∠DCE = 180°

⇒ 2(∠EDC + ∠DCE) = 180°

⇒ ∠EDC + ∠DCE = $\frac{180°}{2}$

⇒ ∠EDC + ∠DCE = 90°

In triangle DEC, sum of all the angles is 180°

⇒ ∠EDC + ∠DCE + ∠DEC = 180°

⇒ 90° + ∠DEC = 180°

⇒ ∠DEC = 180° - 90°

⇒ ∠DEC = 90°

Hence, Angle DEC is a right angle.

7Test Yourself

In the diagram given below, the bisectors of interior angles of the parallelogram PQRS enclose a quadrilateral ABCD. Show that:

(i) ∠PSB + ∠SPB = 90°

(ii) ∠PBS = 90°

(iii) ∠ABC = 90°

(iv) ∠ADC = 90°

(v) ∠A = 90°

(vi) ABCD is a rectangle

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(i) Given:

PQRS is a parallelogram.

To prove:

∠PSB + ∠SPB = 90°

Proof:

It is given that AP and CS is an angle bisectors.

∠SPB = ∠BPQ and ∠PSB = ∠BSR

As PS is parallel to QR,

⇒ ∠SPQ + ∠PSR = 180°

⇒ $\frac{1}{2}$ (∠SPQ + ∠PSR) = $\frac{1}{2}$ 180°

⇒ $\frac{1}{2}$ ∠SPQ + $\frac{1}{2}$ ∠PSR = 90°

⇒ ∠SPB + ∠PSB= 90°

Hence, ∠PSB + ∠SPB = 90°.

(ii) To prove:

∠PBS = 90°

Proof:

In triangle PBS, the sum of all the angles is 180°.

⇒ ∠PSB + ∠SPB + ∠PBS = 180°

Using ∠PSB + ∠SPB = 90°, we get

⇒ 90° + ∠PBS = 180°

⇒ ∠PBS = 180° - 90°

⇒ ∠PBS = 90°

Hence, ∠PBS = 90°.

(iii)To prove:

∠ABC = 90°

Proof:

∠PBS = ∠ABC (vertically opposite angles)

∠PBS = 90°

So, ∠ABC = 90°

Hence, ∠ABC = 90°.

(iv) To prove:

∠ADC = 90°

Proof:

PQRS is a parallelogram.

As PS is parallel to QR,

⇒ ∠SRQ + ∠RQP = 180°

⇒ $\frac{1}{2}$ (∠SRQ + ∠RQP) = $\frac{1}{2}$ 180°

⇒ $\frac{1}{2}$ ∠SRQ + $\frac{1}{2}$ ∠RQP = 90°

⇒ ∠DRQ + ∠RQD = 90°

In triangle RDQ, the sum of all the angles is 180°.

⇒ ∠DRQ + ∠DQR + ∠QDR = 180°

Using ∠DRQ + ∠RQD = 90°, we get

⇒ 90° + ∠QDR = 180°

⇒ ∠QDR = 180° - 90°

⇒ ∠QDR = 90°

∠QDR = ∠ADC (vertically opposite angles)

So, ∠ADC = 90°

Hence, ∠ADC = 90°.

(v) To prove:

∠A = 90°

Proof:

In triangle APQ, the sum of all the angles is 180°.

⇒ ∠APQ + ∠AQP + ∠PAQ = 180°

⇒ (∠APQ + ∠AQP) + ∠PAQ = 180°

[∵ ∠ APQ = $\frac{1}{2}$ ∠ SPQ and ∠ AQP = $\frac{1}{2}$ ∠ RQP ]

As we know opposite side of parallelogram are equal.

So, ∠ RQP = ∠ PSR

Therefore, ∠ AQP = $\frac{1}{2}$ ∠ PSR

⇒ $\frac{1}{2}$ (∠SPQ + ∠PSR) + ∠PAQ = 180°

⇒ 90° + ∠PAQ = 180°

⇒ ∠PAQ = 180° - 90°

⇒ ∠PAQ = 90°

Hence, ∠A = 90°.

(vi) To prove:

ABCD is a rectangle.

Proof:

∠A = ∠B = ∠D = 90°

Sum of each angle of quadrilateral is 360°.

⇒ ∠A + ∠B + ∠C + ∠D = 360°

⇒ 90° + 90° + ∠C + 90° = 360°

⇒ 270° + ∠C = 360°

⇒ ∠C = 360° - 270°

⇒ ∠C = 90°

Each angle of the quadrilateral is 90°.

Hence, ABCD is a rectangle.

8Test Yourself

In a parallelogram ABCD, X and Y are mid-points of opposite sides AB and DC respectively. Prove that:

(i) AX = YC.

(ii) AX is parallel to YC

(iii) AXCY is a parallelogram.

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(i) Given:

ABCD is a parallelogram.

In a parallelogram ABCD, X and Y are mid-points of opposite sides AB and DC respectively. Prove that: Special Types of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.

To prove:

AX = YC.

Proof:

We know that, opposite sides of parallelogram are equal.

AB = CD

⇒ $\frac{1}{2}$ AB = $\frac{1}{2}$ CD

⇒ AX = CY (As, X and Y are mid - points of AB and CD respectively)

Hence, AX = YC.

(ii) To prove:

AX is parallel to YC.

Proof:

Opposite sides of parallelogram are equal.

AB is parallel to DC.

⇒ AX is parallel to YC.

Hence, AX is parallel to YC.

(iii) To prove:

AXCY is a parallelogram.

Proof:

AX = YC

And, AX is parallel to YC.

Since, one pair of opposite sides of quadrilateral AXCY are equal and parallel.

Hence, AXCY is a parallelogram.

9Test Yourself

The given figure shows a parallelogram ABCD. Points M and N lie in diagonal BD such that DM = BN. Prove that:

(i) △DMC ≅ △BNA and so CM = AN.

(ii) △AMD ≅ △CNB and so AM = CN.

(iii) ANCM is a parallelogram.

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(i) Given:

ABCD is a parallelogram.

To prove:

△DMC ≅ △BNA and so CM = AN

Proof:

In triangle DMC and BNA,

CD = AB (opposite sides of parallelogram)

DM = BN (Given)

∠ CDM = ∠ ABN (alternate angles)

So, by Side Angle Side congruency,

△DMC ≅ △BNA

By using Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles,

CM = AN

Hence, △DMC ≅ △BNA and CM = AN.

(ii)To prove:

△AMD ≅ △CNB and so AM = CN.

Proof:

In triangle AMD and CNB,

AD = BC (opposite sides of parallelogram)

DM = BN (Given)

∠ ADM = ∠ CBN (alternate angles)

So, by Side Angle Side congruency,

△AMD ≅ △CNB

By using Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles,

AM = CN

Hence, △AMD ≅ △CNB and so AM = CN.

(iii)To prove:

ANCM is a parallelogram.

Proof:

CM = AN (proved)

AM = CN (proved)

Hence, ANCM is a parallelogram.

10Test Yourself

The given figure shows a rhombus ABCD in which angle BCD = 80°. Find angles x and y.

The given figure shows a rhombus ABCD in which angle BCD = 80°. Find angles x and y. Special Types of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.
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It is given that in rhombus ABCD, diagonal AC and BD bisect each other at 90° and ∠ BCD = 80°.

Also, ∠BCD = ∠ BAD (opposite angles of rhombus)

⇒ ∠ BAD = 80°

Adjacent angles of a quadrilateral are supplementary.

So, ∠BCD + ∠CDA = 180°

⇒ 80° + ∠CDA = 180°

⇒ ∠CDA = 180° - 80°

⇒ ∠CDA = 100°

And, ∠ ADB = $\frac{1}{2}$ ∠ ADC

⇒ y = $\frac{1}{2}$ 100°

⇒ y = 50°

Also, ∠CDA = ∠ ABC (opposite angles of rhombus)

⇒ ∠ ABC = 100°

Diagonals bisect opposite angles.

∠ OCB or ∠ PCB = $\frac{1}{2}$ ∠ BCD

= $\frac{1}{2}\times$ 80°

= 40°

Consider triangle PCM,

Exterior angle = sum of opposite interior angles.

∠ CPD = ∠ PCM + ∠ PMC

⇒ 110° = 40° + x

⇒ x = 110° - 40°

⇒ x = 70°

Hence, the value of x = 70° and y = 50°.

11Test Yourself

Use the information given in the following diagram to find the values of x, y and z.

Use the information given in the following diagram to find the values of x, y and z. Special Types of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.
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ABCD is a parallelogram and AC is its diagonal which bisects the opposite angle.

Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal.

⇒ 3x + 14 = 2x + 25

⇒ 3x - 2x = 25 - 14

⇒ x = 11

In the parallelogram,

∠ DCA = ∠ CAB (alternate angles)

⇒ y + 9° = 24°

⇒ y = 24° - 9°

⇒ y = 15°

∠ DAB = (3y + 5 + 24)°

= (3 $\times$ 15 + 5 + 24)°

= (45 + 29)°

= 74°

∠ ABC = z = 180° - ∠ DAB

⇒ z = 180° - 74°

⇒ z = 106°

Hence, the value of x = 11 cm, y = 15° and z = 106°.

12Test Yourself

The following figure is a rectangle in which x : y = 3 : 7; find the values of x and y.

The following figure is a rectangle in which x : y = 3 : 7; find the values of x and y. Special Types of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.
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It is given that ABCD is a rectangle in which x : y = 3 : 7.

The following figure is a rectangle in which x : y = 3 : 7; find the values of x and y. Special Types of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.

Let ∠ BEC be 3a and ∠ BCE = 7a

In triangle BEC, sum of all the angles is 180°.

⇒ ∠ BEC + ∠ BCE + ∠ CBE = 180°

⇒ 3a + 7a + 90° = 180° (each angle of rectangle is 90°)

⇒ 10a + 90° = 180°

⇒ 10a = 180° - 90°

⇒ 10a = 90°

⇒ a = $\frac{90°}{10}$

⇒ a = 9°

So, ∠ BEC = x = 3 $\times$ 9° and ∠ BCE = y = 7 $\times$ 9°

⇒ x = 27° and y = 63°

Hence, the value of x = 27° and y = 63°.

13Test Yourself

In the given figure, AB // EC, AB = AC and AE bisects ∠DAC. Prove that:

In the given figure, AB // EC, AB = AC and AE bisects ∠DAC. Prove that: Special Types of Quadrilaterals, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 8.

(i) ∠EAC = ∠ACB

(ii) ABCE is a parallelogram.

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(i) Given :

AB // EC, AB = AC and AE bisects ∠DAC.

To prove :

∠EAC = ∠ACB

Proof :

In triangle ABC and AEC,

AC = AC (Common)

AB = AC (Given)

∠ BAC = ∠ AEC

By Side Angle Side congruency,

Δ ABC ≅ Δ AEC

By using Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles,

∠EAC = ∠ACB

(ii) To prove :

ABCE is a parallelogram.

Proof :

∠EAC = ∠ACB (Proved)

Hence, AE // BC

AB // EC (Given)

Hence, ABCE is a parallelogram.

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