Quadrilaterals

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1Exercise 11A

In the given figure, ABCD is a parallelogram in which ∠A = 70°. Calculate ∠B, ∠C, ∠D.

In the given figure, ABCD is a parallelogram in which ∠A = 70°. Calculate ∠B, ∠C, ∠D. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.
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Given,

∠A = 70°

ABCD is a parallelogram.

⇒ ∠C = ∠A = 70° [∵ opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal]

⇒ ∠A + ∠B = 180° [∵ AD ∥ BC and sum of Co-interior angles is 180°]

⇒ ∠B = 180° - ∠A = 180° - 70°

⇒ ∠B = 110°

⇒ ∠D = ∠B = 110° [∵ opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal]

Hence, ∠C = 70°, ∠B = 110° and ∠D = 110°.

2Exercise 11A

In the given figure, ABCD is a parallelogram. Side DC is produced to E and ∠BCE = 105°. Calculate ∠A, ∠B, ∠C and ∠D.

In the given figure, ABCD is a parallelogram. Side DC is produced to E and ∠BCE = 105°. Calculate ∠A, ∠B, ∠C and ∠D. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.
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Given,

∠BCE = 105°

ABCD is a parallelogram.

⇒ ∠BCE + ∠BCD = 180° [Linear pairs]

⇒ ∠BCD = 180° - ∠BCE

⇒ ∠BCD = 180° - 105°

⇒ ∠BCD = 75°.

⇒ ∠A = ∠BCD = 75° [∵ opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal]

⇒ ∠A + ∠B = 180° [∵ AD ∥ BC and sum of Co-Interior angles is 180°]

⇒ ∠B = 180° - ∠A

⇒ ∠B = 180° - 75°

⇒ ∠B = 105°

⇒ ∠D = ∠B = 105° [∵ opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal]

Hence, ∠A = 75°, ∠C = 75°, ∠B = 105° and ∠D = 105°.

3Exercise 11A

If an angle of a parallelogram is two-third of its adjacent angle, find the angles of the parallelogram.

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Let the measure of the adjacent angle be x. Then, the other angle will be $\frac{2x}{3}$.

We know that,

Sum of its adjacent angles of a //gm = 180°.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x + \frac{2x}{3} = 180^{\circ} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3x + 2x}{3} = 180^{\circ} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{5x}{3} = 180^{\circ} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 5x = 540^{\circ} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = \frac{540^{\circ}}{5} \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 108^{\circ}\end{aligned}$$

∴ x = 108°.

⇒ $\frac{2x}{3} = \frac{2}{3} \times 108°$ = 72°

Since opposite angles in a parallelogram are equal, the four angles are : 72°, 108°, 72°, and 108°.

Hence, angles of the parallelogram are 72°, 108°, 72°, and 108°.

4Exercise 11A

In the adjoining figure, ABCD is a parallelogram in which ∠BAD = 70° and ∠CBD = 50°. Calculate :

(i) ∠ADB

(ii) ∠CDB.

In the adjoining figure, ABCD is a parallelogram in which ∠BAD = 70° and ∠CBD = 50°. Calculate. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.
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(i) Given,

∠BAD = 70°

∠CBD = 50°

ABCD is a parallelogram.

⇒ ∠ADB = ∠DBC = 50° [Alternate angles are equal,as AD ∥ BC and DB is transversal]

Hence, ∠ADB = 50°.

(ii) ∠BAD + ∠ABC = 180° [∵ AD ∥ BC and sum of Co-interior angles is 180°]

⇒ ∠ABC = 180° - ∠BAD

⇒ ∠ABC = 180° - 70°

⇒ ∠ABC = 110°.

From figure,

⇒ ∠ABC = ∠DBA + ∠CBD

⇒ 110° = ∠DBA + 50°

⇒ ∠DBA = 110° - 50°

⇒ ∠DBA = 60°

⇒ ∠CDB = ∠DBA = 60°.

⇒ ∠CDB = ∠DBA = 60° [Alternate angles are equal, as DC ∥ AB and DB is transversal]

Hence, ∠CDB = 60°.

5Exercise 11A

In the given figure, ABCD is a rhombus in which ∠A = 72°. If ∠CBD = x°, find the value of x.

In the given figure, ABCD is a rhombus in which ∠A = 72°. If ∠CBD = x°, find the value of x. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.
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Given,

∠A = 72°

ABCD is a rhombus. Thus, opposite sides are parallel.

⇒ ∠A + ∠B = 180° [∵ AD ∥ BC and sum of Co-interior angles is 180°]

⇒ 72° + ∠B = 180°

⇒ ∠B = 180° - 72°

⇒ ∠B = 108°

We know that,

In a rhombus diagonals bisects the vertex angle.

⇒ ∠CBD = $\frac{1}{2}$ ∠B [∵ BD bisects ∠B]

⇒ ∠CBD = $\frac{108°}{2}$

⇒ ∠CBD = x° = 54°

⇒ x = 54.

Hence, x = 54.

6Exercise 11A

In the adjoining figure, equilateral △ EDC surmounts square ABCD. If ∠DEB = x°, find value of x.

In the adjoining figure, equilateral △ EDC surmounts square ABCD. If ∠DEB = x°, find value of x. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.
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Given,

△EDC is an equilateral triangle, so all sides are equal.

ED = DC = EC ......(1)

In square all sides are equal.

AB = CB = DC = AD .....(2)

From (1) and (2) we get,

DC = EC = CB

⇒ EC = CB.

In △ECB,

EC = CB

⇒ ∠BEC = ∠CBE = a (let) (Angles opposite to equal sides are equal in isosceles triangle)

From figure,

⇒ ∠C = ∠ECD + ∠DCB

⇒ ∠ECD = 60° (As each angle of a equilateral triangle = 60°)

⇒ ∠DCB = 90° (As each angle of a square = 90°)

⇒ ∠ECB = ∠ECD + ∠DCB = 60° + 90° = 150°.

In triangle BEC,

⇒ ∠BEC + ∠CBE + ∠ECB = 180°

⇒ a + a + 150° = 180°

⇒ 2a = 180° - 150°

⇒ 2a = 30°

⇒ a = 15°.

From figure,

x° = ∠DEC - ∠BEC = 60° - 15° = 45°.

Hence, x = 45.

7Exercise 11A

In the adjoining figure, ABCD is a rhombus whose diagonals intersect at O. If ∠OAB : ∠OBA = 2 : 3, find the angles of △ OAB.

In the adjoining figure, ABCD is a rhombus whose diagonals intersect at O. If ∠OAB : ∠OBA = 2 : 3, find the angles of △ OAB. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.
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Let ∠OAB = 2x and ∠OBA = 3x.

The diagonals of rhombus are perpendicular to each other.

∴ ∠AOB = 90°

In △AOB,

⇒ ∠AOB + ∠OAB + ∠OBA = 180°

⇒ 90° + 2x + 3x = 180°

⇒ 2x + 3x = 180° - 90°

⇒ 5x = 90°

⇒ x = $\frac{90°}{5}$

⇒ x = 18°.

∠OAB = 2x = 2(18°) = 36°.

∠OBA = 3x = 3(18°) = 54°.

Hence, ∠OAB = 36°, ∠OBA = 54°, ∠AOB = 90°.

8Exercise 11A

In the given figure, ABCD is a rectangle whose diagonals intersect at O. Diagonal AC is produced to E and ∠ECD = 140°. Find the angles of △ OAB.

In the given figure, ABCD is a rectangle whose diagonals intersect at O. Diagonal AC is produced to E and ∠ECD = 140°. Find the angles of △ OAB. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.
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Given,

∠ECD = 140°.

ABCD is a rectangle.

⇒ ∠DCO + ∠DCE = 180°

⇒ ∠DCO = 180° - 140°

⇒ ∠DCO = 40°.

∠CAB = ∠DCA = 40° [Alternate angles are equal, as CD ∥ AB and AC is transversal]

From figure,

∠OAB = ∠CAB = 40°

OB = OA [∵ diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other]

∠OAB = ∠OBA = 40° [Angles opposite to equal sides in a triangle are equal.]

In △AOB,

⇒ ∠AOB + ∠OAB + ∠OBA = 180°

⇒ ∠AOB + 40° + 40° = 180°

⇒ ∠AOB = 180° - 80°

⇒ ∠AOB = 100°.

Hence, ∠OAB = 40°, ∠ABO = 40°, ∠AOB = 100°.

9Exercise 11A

In the given figure, ABCD is a kite whose diagonals intersect at O. If ∠DAB = 54° and ∠BCD = 76°, calculate :

(i) ∠ODA

(ii) ∠OBC.

In the given figure, ABCD is a kite whose diagonals intersect at O. If ∠DAB = 54° and ∠BCD = 76°, calculate Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.
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(i) In kite ABCD,

AB = AD [Adjacent sides of kite are equal]

In triangle ABD,

⇒ ∠BDA = ∠ABD [Angles opposite to equal sides in a triangle]

In △ADB,

⇒ ∠BDA + ∠ABD + ∠DAB = 180° [∵ Angle sum property]

⇒ 2∠BDA + 54° = 180° [∵ ∠ODA = ∠OBA]

⇒ 2∠ODA = 180° - 54°

⇒ 2∠ODA = 126°

⇒ ∠ODA = 63°.

Hence, ∠ODA = 63°.

(ii) DC = CB [Adjacent sides of kite are equal]

∠BDC = ∠CBD [Angles opposite to equal sides in a triangle are equal]

In △CDB,

⇒ ∠BDC + ∠DCB + ∠CBD = 180°

⇒ 2∠CBD + 76° = 180°

⇒ 2∠OBC = 180° - 76°

⇒ 2∠OBC = 104°

⇒ ∠OBC = 52°.

Hence, ∠OBC = 52°.

10Exercise 11A

In the given figure, ABCD is an isosceles trapezium in which ∠CDA = 2x° and ∠BAD = 3x°. Find all the angles of the trapezium.

In the given figure, ABCD is an isosceles trapezium in which ∠CDA = 2x° and ∠BAD = 3x°. Find all the angles of the trapezium. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.
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We know that,

Sum of adjacent co-interior angles of a trapezium = 180°

∴ ∠A + ∠D = 180°

⇒ 3x + 2x = 180°

⇒ 5x = 180°

⇒ x = $\frac{180°}{5}$

⇒ x = 36°.

∠A = 3x = 3(36°) = 108°

∠D = 2x = 2(36°) = 72°

∠B = ∠A = 108° [∵ base angles of an isosceles trapezium are equal]

∠C = ∠D = 72° [∵ base angles of an isosceles trapezium are equal]

Hence, ∠A = 108°, ∠C = 72°, ∠B = 108° and ∠D = 72°.

11Exercise 11A

In the given figure, ABCD is a trapezium in which ∠A = (x + 25)°, ∠B = y°, ∠C = 95° and ∠D = (2x + 5)°. Find the values of x and y.

In the given figure, ABCD is a trapezium in which ∠A = (x + 25)°, ∠B = y°, ∠C = 95° and ∠D = (2x + 5)°. Find the values of x and y. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.
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We know that,

Sum of adjacent co-interior angles of a trapezium = 180° (As AB || DC)

∴ ∠A + ∠D = 180°

⇒ (x + 25)° + (2x + 5)° = 180°

⇒ 3x° + 30° = 180°

⇒ 3x° = 180° - 30°

⇒ 3x° = 150°

⇒ x° = 50°

⇒ x = 50.

Sum of adjacent co-interior angles of a trapezium = 180° (As AB || DC)

∴ ∠C + ∠B = 180°

⇒ 95° + y° = 180°

⇒ y° = 180° - 95°

⇒ y° = 85°

⇒ y = 85.

Hence, x = 50, y = 85.

12Exercise 11A

In the given figure, ABCD is rhombus and △EDC is a equilateral. If ∠BAD = 78°, calculate :

(i) ∠CBE

(ii) ∠DBE

In the given figure, ABCD is rhombus and △EDC is a equilateral. If ∠BAD = 78°, calculate Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.
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(i) In rhombus ABCD,

⇒ ∠C = ∠A = 78° (Opposite angles of rhombus are equal)

The sum of adjacent angles of a rhombus is always 180°.

⇒ ∠A + ∠B = 180°

⇒ 78° + ∠B = 180°

⇒ ∠B = 180° - 78° = 102°.

In △ DBC,

⇒ DC = CB (Sides of rhombus are equal in length) .....(1)

⇒ ∠CDB = ∠CBD = x (let) (In a triangle angles opposite to equal sides are equal.)

By angle sum property of triangle,

⇒ ∠CDB + ∠CBD + ∠BCD = 180°

⇒ x + x + ∠BCD = 180°

⇒ 2x + 78° = 180°

⇒ 2x = 180° - 78°

⇒ 2x = 102°

⇒ x = $\frac{102°}{2}$

⇒ ∠CDB = ∠CBD = 51°.

Given,

DEC is an equilateral triangle, so all the sides of triangle are equal.

∴ DC = EC .......(2)

From equations (1) and (2), we get :

⇒ CB = EC

In triangle CEB,

⇒ ∠CEB = ∠CBE = y (let) [Angles opposite to equal sides in a triangle are equal]

By angle sum property of triangle,

⇒ ∠CEB + ∠CBE + ∠ECB = 180°

⇒ y + y + (∠ECD + ∠BCD) = 180°

⇒ 2y + (60° + 78°) = 180°

⇒ 2y + 138° = 180°

⇒ 2y = 180° - 138°

⇒ 2y = 42°

⇒ y = $\frac{42°}{2}$

⇒ ∠CBE = 21°.

Hence, ∠CBE = 21°.

(ii) From figure,

⇒ ∠DBE = ∠CBD - ∠CBE

⇒ ∠DBE = 51° - 21° = 30°.

Hence, ∠DBE = 30°.

13Exercise 11A

DEC is an equilateral triangle in a square ABCD. If BD and CE intersect at O and ∠COD = x°, find the value of x.

DEC is an equilateral triangle in a square ABCD. If BD and CE intersect at O and ∠COD = x°, find the value of x. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.
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Given,

ABCD is a square,

∠ADC = 90°

The diagonal BD bisects the ∠ADC at the vertex.

∠BDC = $\frac{∠ADC}{2} = \frac{90°}{2}$ = 45°

DEC is an equilateral triangle.

∠DCE = ∠CDE = 60°

From figure,

∠OCD = ∠DCE = 60°

∠ODC = ∠BDC = 45°

In △COD,

⇒ ∠COD + ∠ODC + ∠OCD = 180°

⇒ x° + 45° + 60° = 180°

⇒ x° + 105° = 180°

⇒ x° = 180° - 105°

⇒ x° = 75°

Hence, x = 75°.

14Exercise 11A

If one angle of a parallelogram is 90°, show that each of its angles measures 90°.

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Let ABCD be a parallelogram where ∠A = 90°.

If one angle of a parallelogram is 90°, show that each of its angles measures 90°. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Sum of adjacent angles of a parallelogram = 180°.

∠A + ∠B = 180°

90° + ∠B = 180°

∠B = 180° - 90°

∠B = 90°.

In a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal.

∠C = ∠A = 90°

∠D = ∠B = 90°.

∴ ∠A = ∠B = ∠C = ∠D = 90°

Hence, proved that all angles of parallelogram measures 90°.

15Exercise 11A

In the adjoining figure, ABCD and PQBA are two parallelograms. Prove that :

(i) DPQC is a parallelogram.

(ii) DP = CQ.

(iii) ΔDAP ≅ ΔCBQ.

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(i) Given,

ABCD and PQBA are two parallelograms.

DC ∥ AB ....(1)

AB ∥ PQ .....(2)

From (1) and (2) we have,

∴ DC ∥ PQ

Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal.

Thus, in //gm ABCD

DC = AB .....(3)

Thus, in //gm PQBA

AB = PQ ......(4)

From (3) and (4) we have,

∴ DC = PQ

Since, the pair of opposite sides DC and PQ are equal and parallel. Therefore, DPQC is a parallelogram.

Hence, proved that DPQC is a parallelogram.

(ii) We know that,

DPCQ is a parallelogram.

Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal.

∴ DP = CQ

Hence, proved that DP = CQ.

(iii) In triangle DAP and CBQ,

DA = CB [opposite sides of parallelogram ABCD]

AP = BQ [opposite sides of parallelogram PQBA]

DP = CQ [opposite sides of parallelogram DPQC]

∴ ΔDAP ≅ ΔCBQ [By SSS rule]

Hence, proved that DP = CQ.

16Exercise 11A

In the adjoining figure, ABCD is a parallelogram. BM ⟂ AC and DN ⟂ AC. Prove that :

(i) ΔBMC ≅ ΔDNA.

(ii) BM = DN.

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(i) In triangle DNA and BMC,

∠DNA = ∠BMC = 90° (Given)

∠DAN = ∠MCB [Alternate interior angles BC and AD are parallel, AC acts as a transversal]

BC = AD [opposite sides of parallelogram]

∴ ΔBMC ≅ ΔDNA.[By A.A.S. rule]

Hence, proved that ΔBMC ≅ ΔDNA.

(ii) We know that,

ΔBMC ≅ ΔDNA

∴ BM = DN [Corresponding sides of Congruent Triangles]

Hence, proved that BM = DN.

17Exercise 11A

In the adjoining figure, ABCD is a parallelogram and X is the mid-point of BC. The line AX produced meets DC produced at Q. The parallelogram AQPB is completed. Prove that :

(i) ΔABX ≅ ΔQCX.

(ii) DC = CQ = QP.

In the adjoining figure, ABCD is a parallelogram and X is the mid-point of BC. The line AX produced meets DC produced at Q. The parallelogram AQPB is completed. Prove that. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.
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(i) Considering △ABX and △QCX we have,

⇒ ∠XBA = ∠XCQ (Alternate angles are equal)

⇒ XB = XC (As X is mid-point of BC)

⇒ ∠AXB = ∠CXQ (Vertically opposite angles are equal)

Hence, △ABX ≅ △QCX by ASA axiom.

(ii) Since, △ABX ≅ △QCX

∴ AB = CQ (By C.P.C.T.C.) .......(1)

AB = CD and AB = QP (Opposite sides of parallelogram are equal) ........(2)

From (i) and (ii) we get,

⇒ AB = DC = CQ = QP

⇒ DC = CQ = QP

Hence, proved that DC = CQ = QP.

18Exercise 11A

In the adjoining figure, ABCD is a parallelogram. Line segments AX and CY bisect ∠A and ∠C respectively. Prove that :

(i) ΔADX ≅ ΔCBY

(ii) AX = CY

(iii) AX ∥ CY

(iv) AYCX is a parallelogram

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Given,

ABCD is a parallelogram.

AX bisects ∠A

CY bisects ∠C

(i) In a parallelogram opposite angles are equal, thus ∠A = ∠C.

In ΔADX and ΔCBY,

∠D = ∠B [Opposite angles of a parallelogram are equal]

∠DAX = ∠BCY $\Big(\frac{1}{2}∠A = \frac{1}{2}∠C \Big)$

AD = BC [Opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal]

∴ ΔADX ≅ ΔCBY [By A.S.A. rule]

Hence, proved that ΔADX ≅ ΔCBY.

(ii) We know that,

ΔADX ≅ ΔCBY

AX = CY [By C.P.C.T.C.]

Hence, proved that AX = CY.

(iii) ∠DCY = ∠CYB [Alternate interior angles, AB ∥ DC, CY is transversal]

∠BAX = ∠DCY ($\frac{1}{2}∠A = \frac{1}{2}∠C$)

∴ ∠BAX = ∠CYB

These are corresponding angles formed by lines AX and CY with the transversal AB.

Since corresponding angles are equal, the lines AX and CY are parallel.

Hence, proved that AX ∥ CY.

(iv) We know that,

AX ∥ CY and AX = CY.

If one pair of opposite sides of a quadrilateral are equal and parallel, then the quadrilateral is a parallelogram.

Thus, AYCX is a parallelogram.

Hence, proved that AYCX is a parallelogram.

19Exercise 11A

In the given figure, ABCD is a parallelogram and X, Y are points on diagonal BD such that DX = BY. Prove that CXAY is a parallelogram.

In the given figure, ABCD is a parallelogram and X, Y are points on diagonal BD such that DX = BY. Prove that CXAY is a parallelogram. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.
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Given,

ABCD is a parallelogram

DX = BY

Diagonals of ∥ gm bisect each other.So,

OA = OC and OD = OB

Also,

OD - DX = OB - BY [DX = BY]

OX = OY

∴ Diagonals of quadrilateral CXAY bisect each other, CXAY is parallelogram

Hence, proved that CXAY is a parallelogram.

20Exercise 11A

Show that the bisectors of the angles of a parallelogram enclose a rectangle.

Show that the bisectors of the angles of a parallelogram enclose a rectangle. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.
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ABCD is a //gm.

From figure,

∠A + ∠D = 180° [Sum of Co-Interior angles in a // gm is 180°]

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

In triangle APD,

∠DAP + ∠PDA + ∠APD = 180°

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

90° + ∠APD = 180°

∠APD = 90°

∠SPQ = ∠APD = 90° [Vertically opposite angles are equal]

∠P = 90°

From figure,

∠B + ∠C = 180° [Sum of Co-Interior angles in a // gm is 180°]

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

In triangle BRC,

∠CBR + ∠BCR + ∠CRB = 180°

$\frac{1}{2}∠B + \frac{1}{2}∠C$ + ∠CRB = 180°

90° + ∠CRB = 180°

∠CRB = 90°

∠SRQ = ∠CRB = 90° [Vertically opposite angles are equal]

∠R = 90°

From figure,

∠A + ∠B = 180° [Sum of Co-Interior angles in a // gm is 180°]

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

In triangle ASB,

∠SAB + ∠SBA + ∠ASB = 180°

$\frac{1}{2}∠B + \frac{1}{2}∠B$ + ∠ASB = 180°

90° + ∠ASB = 180°

∠ASB = 90°

∠S = 90°

In quadrilateral PQRS,

By angle sum property of quadrilateral,

∠P + ∠Q + ∠R + ∠S = 360°

90° + ∠Q + 90° + 90° = 360°

∠Q + 270° = 360°

∠Q = 360° - 270° = 90°.

Since, all the angles of PQRS = 90°

∴ PQRS is a rectangle.

Hence, proved that PQRS is a rectangle.

21Exercise 11A

If a diagonal of a parallelogram bisects one of the angles of the parallelogram, prove that it also bisects the second angle and then the two diagonals are perpendicular to each other.

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Let ABCD be a parallelogram, and let the diagonal AC bisect ∠BAD.

If a diagonal of a parallelogram bisects one of the angles of the parallelogram, prove that it also bisects the second angle and then the two diagonals are perpendicular to each other. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Since ABCD is a parallelogram:

AB ∥ DC

AD ∥ BC

∠DAC = ∠CAB [AC bisects ∠DAB]

In △ABC and △ADC:

AC = AC (common side)

∠BAC = ∠DCA (Alternate interior angles are equal)

∠DAC = ∠BCA (Alternate interior angles are equal)

△ABC ≅ △ADC (A.S.A. congruence)

So, ∠DCA = ∠BCA (By C.P.C.T.C.)

That means AC also bisects the opposite angle ∠DCB.

Now,

AD = AB (From congruence)

AB = CD and AD = BC (Opposite sides of parallelogram)

∴ AB = BC = CD = DA

Thus, ABCD is a Rhombus.

We know that,

Diagonals of a rhombus are perpendicular to each other.

Thus, AC ⊥ BD.

Hence, proved that the diagonal bisects the second angle and AC ⊥ BD.

22Exercise 11A

In the given figure, ABCD is a parallelogram and E is the mid-point of BC. If DE and AB produced meet at F, prove that AF = 2AB.

In the given figure, ABCD is a parallelogram and E is the mid-point of BC. If DE and AB produced meet at F, prove that AF = 2AB. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.
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Given,

ABCD is a parallelogram.

E is the midpoint of BC.

DE meets AB produced at F.

AB ∥ DC

AB = DC (opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal)

Since E is the midpoint of BC :

BE = EC

In △DEC and △FEB:

EC = EB (E is mid-point of BC)

∠DEC = ∠FEB (Vertically opposite angles are equal)

∠DCE = ∠FBE (Alternate interior angles are equal)

△DEC ≅ △FEB (By A.S.A. axiom)

DC = BF [By C.P.C.T.C.]

DC = AB

∴ BF = AB

From figure,

AF = AB + BF

AF = AB + AB

AF = 2AB.

Hence, proved that AF = 2AB.

1Exercise 11B

Construct a quadrilateral PQRS in which PQ = 4 cm, ∠P = 90°, QR = 4.3 cm, RS = 3.6 cm and SP = 3.2 cm.

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Steps of constructions :

  1. Draw PQ = 4 cm.

  2. Draw ∠QPX = 90°.

  3. With P as centre and radius = 3.2 cm, draw an arc, cutting PX at S.

  4. With Q as centre and radius = 4.3 cm, draw an arc.

  5. With S as centre and radius = 3.6 cm, draw another arc, cutting the previous arc at R.

  6. Join QR and RS.

Construct a quadrilateral PQRS in which PQ = 4 cm, ∠P = 90°, QR = 4.3 cm, RS = 3.6 cm and SP = 3.2 cm. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, PQRS is the required quadrilateral.

2Exercise 11B

Construct a quadrilateral ABCD in which AB = 4.5 cm, BC = 5.2 cm, CD = 5 cm, DA = 4.7 cm and ∠ABC = 75°.

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Steps of constructions:

  1. Draw AB = 4.5 cm.

  2. Draw ∠ABX = 75°.

  3. With B as centre and radius = 5.2 cm, draw an arc, cutting BX at C.

  4. With A as centre and radius = 4.7 cm, draw an arc.

  5. With C as centre and radius = 5 cm, draw another arc, cutting the previous arc at D.

  6. Join DC and DA.

Construct a quadrilateral ABCD in which AB = 4.5 cm, BC = 5.2 cm, CD = 5 cm, DA = 4.7 cm and ∠ABC = 75°. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCD is the required quadrilateral.

3Exercise 11B

Construct a quadrilateral ABCD in which AB = CD = 5.1 cm, BC = 4.7 cm, DA = 4.2 cm and ∠BCD = 60°.

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Steps of constructions :

  1. Draw CD = 5.1 cm.

  2. Draw ∠DCX = 60°.

  3. With C as centre and radius = 4.7 cm, draw an arc, cutting CX at B.

  4. With D as centre and radius = 4.2 cm, draw an arc.

  5. With B as centre and radius = 5.1 cm, draw another arc, cutting the previous arc at A.

  6. Join DA and BA.

Construct a quadrilateral ABCD in which AB = CD = 5.1 cm, BC = 4.7 cm, DA = 4.2 cm and ∠BCD = 60°. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCD is the required quadrilateral.

4Exercise 11B

Construct a quadrilateral UVWZ in which UV = 6 cm, VW = 5.3 cm, UZ = 5 cm, ∠U = 60° and ∠V = 75°.

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Steps of construction:

  1. Draw UV = 6 cm.

  2. Construct ∠VUX = 60°.

  3. With U as centre and radius = 5 cm, draw an arc, cutting UX at Z.

  4. Construct ∠UVY = 75°.

  5. With V as centre and radius = 5.3 cm,draw an arc, cutting arc VY at W.

  6. Join VW and ZW.

Construct a quadrilateral UVWZ in which UV = 6 cm, VW = 5.3 cm, UZ = 5 cm, ∠U = 60° and ∠V = 75°. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, UVWZ is required quadrilateral.

5Exercise 11B

Construct a quadrilateral PQRS in which PQ = 4.5 cm, QR = 5.6 cm, RS = 4.1 cm, ∠Q = 60° and ∠R = 120°.

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Steps of construction:

  1. Draw QR = 5.6 cm.

  2. Construct ∠RQX = 60°.

  3. With Q as centre and radius = 4.5 cm, draw an arc, cutting QX at P.

  4. Construct ∠QRY = 120°.

  5. With R as centre and radius = 4.1 cm, draw an arc, cutting arc RY at S.

  6. Join SP.

Construct a quadrilateral PQRS in which PQ = 4.5 cm, QR = 5.6 cm, RS = 4.1 cm, ∠Q = 60° and ∠R = 120°. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, PQRS is required quadrilateral.

6Exercise 11B

Construct a quadrilateral ABCD in which AB = AD = 5.3 cm, BC = CD = 5 cm and diagonal BD = 6.4 cm.

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Steps of construction :

  1. Draw AB = 5.3 cm.

  2. Taking A as center, draw an arc of radius 5.3 cm (= AD) and taking B as center, draw one more arc of radius 6.4 cm (= diagonal BD). Let the two arcs intersect at point D.

  3. Taking D as center, draw an arc of radius 5 cm (= CD) and taking B as center, draw one more arc of radius 5cm (= BC). Let the two arcs intersect at point C.

  4. Join DC and BC.

Construct a quadrilateral ABCD in which AB = AD = 5.3 cm, BC = CD = 5 cm and diagonal BD = 6.4 cm. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCD is the required quadrilateral.

7Exercise 11B

Construct a quadrilateral XYZT in which XY = XZ = 5.7 cm, YZ = 4.5 cm, ZT = 4.6 cm and XT = 5 cm.

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Steps of construction:

  1. Draw YZ = 4.5 cm.

  2. With Y as centre and radius 5.7 cm draw an arc.

  3. With Z as centre and radius 5.7 cm draw another arc, cutting previous arc at X.

  4. With X as centre and radius 5 cm, draw an arc.

  5. With Z as centre and radius 4.6 cm draw another arc, cutting previous arc at T.

  6. Join XT and ZT.

Construct a quadrilateral XYZT in which XY = XZ = 5.7 cm, YZ = 4.5 cm, ZT = 4.6 cm and XT = 5 cm. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, XYZT is required quadrilateral.

8Exercise 11B

Construct a parallelogram ABCD in which BC = 6 cm, CD = 4 cm and ∠C = 60°.

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Steps of construction:

  1. Draw BC = 6 cm.

  2. Construct ∠BCX = 60°.

  3. With C as centre and radius = 4 cm, draw an arc, cutting CX at D.

  4. With D as centre and radius = 6 cm, draw an arc.

  5. With B as centre and radius = 4 cm, draw another arc,cutting the previous arc at A.

  6. Join AB and DA.

Construct a parallelogram ABCD in which BC = 6 cm, CD = 4 cm and ∠C = 60°. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCD is the required parallelogram.

9Exercise 11B

Construct a parallelogram PQRS in which QR = 4.7 cm, ∠Q = 120° and PQ = 2.8 cm.

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Steps of construction :

  1. Draw QR = 4.7 cm.

  2. Construct ∠RQX = 120°.

  3. With Q as centre and radius = 2.8 cm, draw an arc,cutting QX at P.

  4. With P as centre and radius = 4.7 cm, draw an arc.

  5. With R as centre and radius = 2.8 cm, draw another arc, cutting the previous arc at S.

  6. Join RS and PS.

Construct a parallelogram PQRS in which QR = 4.7 cm, ∠Q = 120° and PQ = 2.8 cm. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, PQRS is the required parallelogram.

10Exercise 11B

Construct a parallelogram ABCD in which BC = 5 cm, CD = 3 cm and diagonal BD = 6 cm.

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Steps of construction:

  1. Draw BC = 5 cm.

  2. With B as centre and radius = 6 cm, draw an arc.

  3. With C as centre and radius = 3 cm, draw another arc, cutting previous arc at D.

  4. Join BD and CD.

  5. With B as centre and radius = 3 cm draw an arc.

  6. With D as centre and radius = 5 cm, draw another arc,cutting previous arc at A.

  7. Join AD and AB.

Construct a parallelogram ABCD in which BC = 5 cm, CD = 3 cm and diagonal BD = 6 cm. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCD is the required parallelogram.

11Exercise 11B

Construct a parallelogram ABCD in which AB = 4.8 cm, BC = 3.5 cm and diagonal AC = 5.4 cm.

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Steps of construction :

  1. Draw AB = 4.8 cm.

  2. With A as centre and radius = 5.4 cm, draw an arc.

  3. With B as centre and radius = 3.5 cm, draw another arc, cutting previous arc at C.

  4. Join BC and AC.

  5. With A as centre and radius = 3.5 cm draw an arc.

  6. With C as centre and radius = 4.8 cm, draw another arc,cutting previous arc at D.

  7. Join AD and CD.

Construct a parallelogram ABCD in which AB = 4.8 cm, BC = 3.5 cm and diagonal AC = 5.4 cm. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCD is the required parallelogram.

12Exercise 11B

Construct a parallelogram ABCD in which diagonal AC = 5.6 cm, diagonal BD = 6.2 cm and angle between them is 60°.

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Steps of construction:

  1. Draw AC = 5.6 cm.

  2. Find mid-point of AC.

  3. Construct ∠AOX = 60°, produce XO to Y.

  4. With O as centre and radii = $\frac{1}{2}$ (6.2) = 3.1 cm, draw arcs, cutting OX at D and OY at B.

  5. Join AB, BC, CD and DA.

Construct a parallelogram ABCD in which diagonal AC = 5.6 cm, diagonal BD = 6.2 cm and angle between them is 60°. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCD is required parallelogram.

13Exercise 11B

Construct a rectangle whose adjacent sides are 4.7 cm and 3.2 cm.

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Steps of construction :

  1. Draw AB = 4.7 cm.

  2. Construct ∠ABX = 90°.

  3. With B as centre and radius equal to 3.2 cm, draw an arc, cutting BX at C.

  4. With A as centre and radius = 3.2 cm, draw an arc.

  5. With C as centre and radius = 4.7 cm, draw an arc, cutting previous arc at D.

  6. Join DC and DA.

Construct a rectangle whose adjacent sides are 4.7 cm and 3.2 cm. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCD is required rectangle.

14Exercise 11B

Construct a rectangle ABCD in which AB = 4.5 cm and diagonal AC = 6 cm.

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Steps of construction :

  1. Draw AB = 4.5 cm.

  2. Construct ∠ABX = 90°.

  3. With A as centre and radius equal to 6 cm, draw an arc, cutting BX at C. Join BC

  4. With C as centre and radius = 4.5 cm, draw an arc.

  5. With A as centre and radius = BC, draw an arc, cutting previous arc at D.

  6. Join DC and DA.

Construct a rectangle ABCD in which AB = 4.5 cm and diagonal AC = 6 cm. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCD is required rectangle.

15Exercise 11B

Construct a rectangle ABCD in which diagonal AC = 6.3 cm and the angle between the two diagonals is 50°.

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Steps of construction :

  1. Draw AC = 6.3 cm.

  2. Find mid-point O of AC.

  3. Construct ∠AOX = 50°.

  4. Produce XO to Y.

  5. Set off OB = 3.15 cm and OD = 3.15 cm.

  6. Join AB, BC, CD and DA.

Construct a rectangle ABCD in which diagonal AC = 6.3 cm and the angle between the two diagonals is 50°. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCD is required rectangle.

16Exercise 11B

Construct a square one of whose diagonals measures 6 cm.

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Steps of construction:

  1. Draw AC = 6 cm.

  2. Draw a perpendicular bisector XY of AC, meeting AC at O.

  3. On XY, setoff OD = 3 cm and OB = 3 cm.

  4. Join AD, CD, AB and BC.

Construct a square one of whose diagonals measures 6 cm. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCD is the required square.

17Exercise 11B

Construct a rhombus ABCD in which AB = 4.3 cm and ∠A = 45°.

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Steps of construction :

  1. Draw AB = 4.3 cm.

  2. Construct ∠BAX = 45°.

  3. On AX, cut off AD = 4.3 cm.

  4. With B as centre and radius = 4.3 cm, draw an arc.

  5. With D as centre and radius = 4.3 cm, draw another arc, cutting the previous arc at C.

  6. Join CB and CD.

Construct a rhombus ABCD in which AB = 4.3 cm and ∠A = 45°.Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCD is the required rhombus.

18Exercise 11B

Construct a rhombus ABCD in which AB = 5 cm and diagonal AC = 6.8 cm.

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Steps of construction:

  1. Draw AB = 5 cm.

  2. With A as centre and radius = 6.8 cm, draw an arc.

  3. With B as centre and radius = 5 cm, draw another arc, cutting the previous arc at C.

  4. Join BC and AC.

  5. With A as centre and radius = 5 cm, draw an arc.

  6. With C as centre and radius = 5 cm, draw another arc,cutting the previous arc at D.

  7. Join CD and DA.

Construct a rhombus ABCD in which AB = 5 cm and diagonal AC = 6.8 cm. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCD is required rhombus.

19Exercise 11B

Construct a rhombus ABCD in which diagonal AC = 5.8 cm and diagonal BD = 6.4 cm.

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Steps of construction :

  1. Draw AC = 5.8 cm.

  2. Draw the perpendicular bisector XOY of AC.

  3. Set off OB = 3.2 cm on OY and OD = 3.2 cm on OX.

  4. Join AB, BC, CD and DA.

Construct a rhombus ABCD in which diagonal AC = 5.8 cm and diagonal BD = 6.4 cm. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCD is the required rhombus.

20Exercise 11B

Construct a square one of whose diagonals is 5.6 cm.

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Steps of construction :

  1. Draw AC = 5.6 cm.

  2. Draw a perpendicular bisector XY of AC, meeting AC at O.

  3. On XY, setoff OD = 2.8 cm and OB = 2.8 cm.

  4. Join AD, CD, AB and BC.

Construct a square one of whose diagonals is 5.6 cm. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCD is the required square.

21Exercise 11B

Construct a regular hexagon of side 2 cm, using ruler and compasses only.

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We know that each angle in a regular hexagon = 120°.

Steps of construction :

  1. Draw a line segment AB = 2 cm.

  2. At A and B, draw ∠ABC = 120° each and cut off AF = BC = 2 cm.

  3. At F and C, draw rays making angle of 120° each and cut off EF = CD = 2 cm.

  4. Join ED. Hence, ABCDEF is the required hexagon.

Construct a regular hexagon of side 2 cm, using ruler and compasses only. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCDEF is required regular hexagon.

22Exercise 11B

Construct a regular hexagon of side 3.5 cm, using ruler and compasses only.

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We know that each angle in a regular hexagon = 120°.

Steps of construction :

  1. Draw a line segment AB = 3.5 cm.

  2. At A and B, draw ∠ABC = 120° each and cut off AF = BC = 3.5 cm.

  3. At F and C, draw rays making angle of 120° each and cut off EF = CD = 3.5 cm.

  4. Join ED. Hence, ABCDEF is the required hexagon.

Construct a regular hexagon of side 3.5 cm, using ruler and compasses only. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCDEF is required regular hexagon.

11 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Three angles of a quadrilateral measure 56°, 115° and 84°. Measure of the fourth angle is :

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Let the fourth angle be x.

Given the three angles are 56°, 115° and 84°:

The sum of the angles of a quadrilateral is 360°

56°+ 115° + 84° + x = 360°

255° + x = 360°

x = 360° - 255°

x = 105°

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

21 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 2 : 4 : 5 : 7. The angles of given quadrilateral are :

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We know that,

The sum of the angles of a quadrilateral is 360°

Given the ratio of the angles is 2 : 4 : 5 : 7.

Let the angles be 2x, 4x, 5x, and 7x.

2x + 4x + 5x + 7x = 360°

18x = 360°

x = 20°

2x = 40°

4x = 80°

5x = 100°

7x = 140°

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

31 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

ABCD is a parallelogram in which ∠A = 72°. Measures of ∠B, ∠C and ∠D respectively will be :

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ABCD is a parallelogram in which ∠A = 72°. Measures of ∠B, ∠C and ∠D respectively will be. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

In a parallelogram, consecutive angles are supplementary and opposite angles are equal.

∠A + ∠B = 180°

72° + ∠B = 180°

∠B = 180° - 72°

∠B = 108°

∠A = ∠C = 72° (Opposite angles of parallelogram are equal.)

∠D = ∠B = 108° (Opposite angles of parallelogram are equal.)

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

41 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

In parallelogram ABCD, if ∠A = 2x + 25° and ∠B = 3x − 5°, then value of x will be :

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In parallelogram ABCD, if ∠A = 2x + 25° and ∠B = 3x − 5°, then value of x will be. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

In a parallelogram, consecutive angles are supplementary and opposite angles are equal.

∠A = 2x + 25° and ∠B = 3x − 5°

∠A + ∠B = 180°

2x + 25° + 3x − 5° = 180°

5x + 20° = 180°

5x = 180° - 20°

5x = 160°

x = 32°.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

51 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If one angle of a parallelogram is 30° less than twice the smallest angle, then measure of each angle will be :

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Let the smallest angle of the parallelogram be denoted as x.

Given,

One angle of a parallelogram is 30° less than twice the smallest angle = 2x - 30°.

In a parallelogram, consecutive angles are supplementary and opposite angles are equal.

x + 2x - 30° = 180°

3x - 30° = 180°

3x = 180° + 30°

3x = 210°

x = 70°.

The two smaller angles are both 70°.

The two larger angles are both 2(70°) - 30° = 110°.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

61 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

ABCD is a parallelogram in which AB = 9.5 cm and its perimeter is 30 cm. Length of each side of parallelogram ABCD is :

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ABCD is a parallelogram in which AB = 9.5 cm and its perimeter is 30 cm. Length of each side of parallelogram ABCD is. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

In a parallelogram, opposite sides are equal in length.

AB = CD

BC = DA

Perimeter = 30 cm

We know that,

Perimeter of Parallelogram = 2(Length + Breadth)

30 = 2(9.5 + BC)

15 = (9.5 + BC)

BC = 15 - 9.5

BC = 5.5 cm

BC = AD = 5.5 cm.

AB = CD = 9.5 cm

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

71 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Each side of a rhombus is 10 cm and one of its diagonals is 16 cm, length of other diagonal will be :

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Let ABCD be the rhombus and the diagonals intersect at point O.

Each side of a rhombus is 10 cm and one of its diagonals is 16 cm, length of other diagonal will be. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Let diagonal AC = 16 cm.

We know that,

Diagonals of rhombus bisect each other at right angles.

∴ AO = OC = $\frac{AC}{2} = \frac{16}{2}$ = 8 cm and BO = OD = x cm (let).

In right angle triangle AOB,

By pythagoras theorem,

⇒ (Hypotenuse)2 = (Perpendicular)2 + Base2

⇒ AB2 = AO2 + OB2

⇒ 102 = 82 + x2

⇒ 100 = 64 + x2

⇒ x2 = 100 - 64

⇒ x2 = 36

⇒ x = $\sqrt{36}$ = 6 cm.

From figure,

⇒ BD = BO + OD = 6 + 6 = 12 cm.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

81 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

ABCD is a rhombus. If ∠A = 70°, then ∠CDB will be :

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ABCD is a rhombus. If ∠A = 70°, then ∠CDB will be. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

The sum of consecutive angles in a rhombus is 180°.

∠A + ∠D = 180°

70° + ∠D = 180°

∠D = 180° - 70°

∠D = 110°.

The diagonal BD bisects ∠D.

∠CDB = $\frac{∠D}{2}$

∠CDB = $\frac{110°}{2}$

∠CDB = 55°.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

91 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

In a parallelogram, an angle is $\frac{4}{5}$ th of its adjacent angle, then angles of the parallelogram are :

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In a parallelogram, adjacent angles are supplementary.

Let one of the angle of parallelogram be x.

The adjacent angle is given as $\frac{4x}{5}$.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x + \frac{4x}{5} = 180° \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{5x + 4x}{5} = 180° \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{9x}{5} = 180° \\[1em] \Rightarrow 9x = 180° \times 5 \\[1em] \Rightarrow 9x = 900° \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 100°.\end{aligned}$$

The adjacent angle = $\frac{4 \times 100°}{5}$ = 80°.

The angles opposite to 100° is also 100°.

The angle opposite to 80° is also 80°.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

101 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The lengths of diagonals of a rhombus are 24 cm and 18 cm respectively, length of each side of the rhombus is :

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The lengths of diagonals of a rhombus are 24 cm and 18 cm respectively, length of each side of the rhombus is. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

The diagonals of a rhombus are 18 cm and 24 cm.

AC = 18 cm

Then, OA = OC = $\frac{18}{2}$ = 9 cm.

And, BD = 24 cm

Then, OB = OD = $\frac{24}{2}$ = 12 cm.

Since the diagonals of a rhombus bisect at 90°.

Applying pythagoras theorem in triangle AOB, we get :

⇒ AB2 = OA2 + OB2

⇒ AB2 = (9)2 + (12)2

⇒ AB2 = 81 + 144

⇒ AB2 = 225

⇒ AB = $\sqrt{225}$

⇒ AB = 15 cm.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

111 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

ABCD is a parallelogram in which ∠BAD = 60° and ∠BAC = 30°, then ∠CBD =

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Given,

∠BAD = 60° and ∠BAC = 30°.

ABCD is a parallelogram in which ∠BAD = 60° and ∠BAC = 30°, then ∠CBD. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

From figure,

∠CAD = ∠BAD - ∠BAC = 60° - 30° = 30°.

If diagonal of a parallelogram bisects a vertex angle, then it is a rhombus.

Thus, ABCD is a rhombus.

In rhombus adjacent angles are supplementary.

Thus,

∠BAD + ∠CBA = 180°

60° + ∠CBA = 180°

∠CBA = 180° - 60° = 120°.

Since, diagonals of rhombus bisect the vertex angle,

∴ ∠CBD = $\frac{∠CBA}{2} = \frac{120°}{2}$ = 60°.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

121 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The diagonals of the rectangle ABCD intersect at O. If ∠OBC = 64°, then ∠OAB =

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The diagonals of the rectangle ABCD intersect at O. If ∠OBC = 64°, then ∠OAB. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

In a rectangle all angles are equal to 90°.

∠ABC = ∠OBC + ∠ABO

90° = 64° + ∠ABO

∠ABO = 90° - 64°

∠ABO = 26°.

The diagonals of a rectangle are equal in length and bisect each other. This means :

⇒ AC = BD

⇒ AO = BO

In an isosceles triangle AOB, the angles opposite the equal sides are equal.

∠OAB = ∠ABO = 26°.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

131 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If ∠ADB of the rhombus ABCD is 30°, then ∠ACB =

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If ∠ADB of the rhombus ABCD is 30°, then ∠ACB. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

In rhombus opposite sides are parallel. The diagonal BD acts as a transversal line.

Therefore, the alternate interior angles are equal.

∠DBC = ∠ADB = 30°

From figure,

∠OBC = ∠DBC = 30°

∠BOC = 90° [Diagonals of rhombus cut at right angles]

In triangle BOC,

∠OBC + ∠BOC + ∠OCB = 180°

30° + 90° + ∠OCB = 180°

120° + ∠OCB = 180°

∠OCB = 180° - 120°

∠OCB = 60°.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

141 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

In the parallelogram ABCD, ∠A : ∠B = 3 : 5. ∠C =

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Given the ratio ∠A : ∠B = 3 : 5.

Let ∠A = 3x and ∠B = 5x.

Sum of adjacent angles in a parallelogram = 180°.

3x + 5x = 180°

8x = 180°

x = 22.5°

In a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal.

∠C = ∠A = 3x

∠C = 3 × (22.5°)

∠C = 67.5°

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

151 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The bisectors of ∠A and ∠B of the parallelogram ABCD intersect at E. ∠AEB =

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In a parallelogram, consecutive angles are supplementary.

∠A + ∠B = 180°

In triangle AEB,

∠AEB + ∠BAE + ∠EBA = 180°

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

∠AEB + $\frac{1}{2}$ (∠A + ∠B) = 180°

∠AEB + $\frac{1}{2} \times$ (180°) = 180°

∠AEB + 90° = 180°

∠AEB = 180° - 90°

∠AEB = 90°.

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

161 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

The bisectors of ∠A and ∠B of the parallelogram ABCD intersect at P on the side CD. If BC = 3 cm, then AB =

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In parallelogram ABCD, we know that AB ∥ DC. The line AP is a transversal.

∠PAB = ∠APD (Alternate interior angles are equal) ....(1)

Since AP is the bisector of ∠A:

∠PAB = ∠PAD .......(2)

From equation (1) and (2), we get :

∴ ∠PAD = ∠APD

In triangle APD, since two angles are equal, the triangle is isosceles.

AD = DP

ABCD is a parallelogram, AD = BC = 3 cm.

Thus, DP = 3 cm.

Similarly, for the bisector BP and transversal BP:

∠PBA = ∠BPC (Alternate interior angles are equal) .......(3)

Since BP bisects ∠B:

∠PBA = ∠PBC ..........(4)

From equation (3) and (4), we get :

∴ ∠BPC = ∠PBC

In triangle BCP, since two angles are equal, the triangle is isosceles.

PC = BC = 3 cm.

Length of CD = DP + PC = 3 + 3 = 6 cm.

AB = CD = 6 cm [Opposite sides of parallelogram are equal]

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

171 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the lengths of the diagonals of a rhombus are 24 cm and 10 cm, then the length of its each side is :

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Let the rhombus be ABCD and its diagonals AC and BD intersect at point O.

If the lengths of the diagonals of a rhombus are 24 cm and 10 cm, then the length of its each side is. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

We know that,

Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other.

AC = 24 cm

OA = $\frac{24}{2}$ = 12 cm.

BD = 10 cm

OB = $\frac{10}{2}$ = 5 cm.

In triangle AOB,

OA2 + OB2 = AB2

122 + 52 = AB2

144 + 25 = AB2

169 = AB2

AB = $\sqrt{169}$

AB = 13 cm.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

181 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If the opposite angles of a quadrilateral are equal, then it will definitely be a :

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If the opposite angles of a quadrilateral are equal, then it will definitely be a parallelogram.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

191 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

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

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A rectangle is defined as a parallelogram with equal diagonals. If the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other and are also equal, it must be a rectangle.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

201 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

PQRS is a rhombus in which PQ = 6 cm and ∠PQR = 120°. The length of the diagonal QS is :

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PQRS is a rhombus in which PQ = 6 cm and ∠PQR = 120°. The length of the diagonal QS is. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

In triangle PQS,

PQ = PS = 6 cm (because all sides of a rhombus are equal).

Therefore, the base angles are equal:

∠PQS = ∠PSQ.

∠PQR = ∠PSR = 120° [Opposite angles of a rhombus are equal]

∠PQR + ∠QPS = 180° [Consecutive angles are supplementary]

∠QPS = 180° - 120°

∠QPS = 60°.

In triangle PQS,

∠QPS + ∠PQS + ∠PSQ = 180°

60° + 2∠PQS = 180°

2∠PQS = 180° - 60°

2∠PQS = 120°

∠PQS = 60°.

Since all three angles (∠QPS, ∠PQS, and ∠PSQ) are 60°, △PQS is an equilateral triangle.

PQ = PS = QS = 6 cm.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

1Assertion Reasoning Questions

Assertion (A) : The two diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other at right angles.

Reason (R) : Every rectangle is a square.

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The diagonals of a rectangle are equal in length and bisect eah other, but not necessarily at right angles.

∴ Assertion (A) is false.

A square is a special type of rectangle where all sides are equal, but a rectangle is not necessarily a square.

A rectangle only requires four right angles; it does not require all four sides to be equal.

Every square is a rectangle, but not every rectangle is a square.

∴ Reason (R) is false.

Both A and R are false.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

2Assertion Reasoning Questions

Assertion (A) : If diagonals of a quadrilateral are equal, then it must be a rectangle.

Reason (R) : The diagonals of a rectangle are equal.

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For a quadrilateral to be a rectangle, the diagonals must be equal and they must bisect each other.Having equal diagonals is not enough to say a quadrilateral to be a rectangle.

Assertion (A) is false.

This is a fundamental property of rectangles.

If we have a rectangle ABCD, we can prove the diagonals AC and BD are equal using the SAS congruence rule on △ABC and △DCB.

A rectangular field is 40 m long and 30 m broad. Find the length of its diagonal. Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

AB = DC (Opposite sides)

∠B = ∠C = 90°

BC = BC (Common side)

Therefore, AC = BD.

Reason (R) is true.

A is false, R is true

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

3Assertion Reasoning Questions

Assertion (A) : Every square is a parallelogram.

Reason (R) : In a square as well as in a parallelogram, the diagonals are equal in length.

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By definition, a parallelogram is a quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel opposite sides.

A square has all the properties of a parallelogram:

Opposite sides are parallel.

Opposite sides are equal.

Opposite angles are equal.

Diagonals bisect each other.

Because a square meets all these criteria, it is considered a special type of parallelogram.

Assertion (A) is true.

A square has equal diagonals, it is not true for a general parallelogram.

In a standard parallelogram (like a rhombus or a slanted parallelogram), one diagonal is typically longer than the other.

Reason (R) is false.

A is true, R is false.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

1Competency Focused Questions

If bisectors of ∠A and ∠B of a parallelogram ABCD intersect each other at P, of ∠B and ∠C at Q, of ∠C and ∠D at R and of ∠D and ∠A at S, then PQRS is a :

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∠A + ∠D = 180° [sum of Co-Int. angles in ∥gm is 180°]

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

In triangle ASD,

∠DAS + ∠SDA + ∠ASD = 180°

$\frac{1}{2}∠A + \frac{1}{2}∠D$ + ∠ASD = 180°

90° + ∠ASD = 180°

∠ASD = 90°

∠PSR = ∠ASD = 90° [Vertically opposite angles]

∠S = 90°

∠B + ∠C = 180° [sum of Co-Int. angles in ∥gm is 180°]

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

In triangle BQC,

∠QCB + ∠QBC + ∠CQB = 180°

$\frac{1}{2}∠C + \frac{1}{2}∠B$ + ∠CQB = 180°

90° + ∠CQB = 180°

∠CQB = 90°

∠PQR = ∠CQB = 90° [Vertically opposite angles]

∠Q = 90°

∠A + ∠B = 180° [sum of Co-Int. angles in ∥gm is 180°]

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

In triangle APB,

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

90° + ∠APB = 180°

∠APB = 90°

∠P = 90°

In quadrilateral PQRS,

By angle sum property of quadrilateral:

∠P + ∠Q + ∠R + ∠S = 360°

90° + 90° + ∠R + 90° = 360°

∠R + 270° = 360°

∠R = 360° - 270°

∠R = 90°

Since, all angles of PQRS = 90°

∴ PQRS is a rectangle

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

2Competency Focused Questions

Diagonals of a quadrilateral ABCD bisect each other. If ∠A = 35°, then ∠B is equal to :

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A quadrilateral whose diagonals bisect each other is a Parallelogram. ​

Since ∠A and ∠B are adjacent angles they are supplementary,

∠A + ∠B = 180°

35° + ∠B = 180°

∠B = 180° - 35°

∠B = 145°.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

3Competency Focused Questions

ABCD is a trapezium and P and Q are the mid-points of the diagonals of AC and BD. Then PQ is equal to :

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The Mid-point Theorem, which states that the line segment joining the mid-points of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and is half of its length.

In triangle ADC,

M is the mid-point of AD (let)

P is the mid-point of AC

MP ∥ CD

MP = $\frac{1}{2}$ CD

In triangle ABD,

M is the mid-point of AD

Q is the mid-point of BD

MQ ∥ AB

MQ = $\frac{1}{2}$ AB

Since: MP ∥ CD, MQ ∥ AB and AB ∥ CD,

∴ MP ∥ MQ

Both pass through point M. So MP and MQ are the same straight line.

Hence, M, P and Q all lie on same line.

MQ = MP + PQ

PQ = MQ - MP

PQ = $\frac{1}{2}$ AB - $\frac{1}{2}$ CD

PQ = $\frac{1}{2}$ [AB - CD]

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

4Competency Focused Questions

The diagonals of a quadrilateral intersect at right angles and it has exactly one axis of symmetry. The quadrilateral is a :

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A kite is defined by two pairs of adjacent sides being equal. Because of this specific symmetry, the longer diagonal acts as a mirror line, while the shorter diagonal does not.

Kite has exactly 1 axis of symmetry.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

5Competency Focused Questions

You have been given following specification regarding a quadrilateral. Measure of all the four angles and the length of one side is given. Would you be able to construct a unique quadrilateral in this case? Justify your answer.

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No, we cannot construct a unique quadrilateral with only the measures of all four angles and the length of just one side.

In any quadrilateral, the sum of interior angles is always 360°. So even if all four angles are given, they only tell you the shape’s turning, not its exact size or proportions.

Knowing the length of only one side fixes the scale along that side, but the other sides can still vary.

Therefore, the given information is insufficient, and a unique quadrilateral cannot be constructed.

6Competency Focused Questions

Which of the following quadrilaterals can you construct if you know the length of its diagonals?

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Rhombus:

Diagonals of a rhombus are perpendicular bisectors of each other.

Knowing both diagonal lengths completely determines the rhombus.

Square:

A square has equal diagonals that are perpendicular. Knowing the diagonal length fixes the side length.

Hence, square and rhombus can be constructed if we know the length of its diagonals.

7Competency Focused Questions

ABCD is a rectangle in which diagonal BD bisects ∠B. Can we definitely say that ABCD is a square?

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ABCD is a rectangle in which diagonal BD bisects ∠B. Can we definitely say that ABCD is a square? Quadrilaterals, R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

In a rectangle, all angles are 90°.

Given that diagonal bisects ∠B

∠ABD = ∠DBC = 45°

This implies that the diagonal makes equal angles with sides BA and BC, which can happen only if AB = BC.

A rectangle with adjacent sides equal is a square.

Yes, ABCD is a square.

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