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Question
In the given figure, ABCD is a rectangle. As per the given information, the length of PQ is:
Options
12 cm
14 cm
20 cm
10 cm
MCQ
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Solution
10 cm
Explanation:
Since P and Q are the midpoints of sides AB and BC respectively, PB = 8 cm and QB = 6 cm. Applying the Pythagorean theorem in right-angled triangle PBQ, the length of PQ is `sqrt{8^2 + 6^2} = sqrt{100}` = 10 cm.
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