ISEE Upper Level Quantitative : How to find the length of the side of a rhombus

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Upper Level Quantitative

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Example Questions

Example Question #61 : Quadrilaterals

In Rhombus , and . Which is the greater quantity?

(A)

(B)

Possible Answers:

(a) is the greater quantity

(b) is the greater quantity

It cannot be determined which of (a) and (b) is greater

(a) and (b) are equal

Correct answer:

(a) is the greater quantity

Explanation:

The four sides of a rhombus, by defintion, have equal length, so

Since and are positive, .

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