Question : If the length of each side of a rhombus ABCD is 16 cm and $\angle ABC=120^\circ$, what is the length (in cm) of BD?
Option 1: $24$
Option 2: $12$
Option 3: $16$
Option 4: $14\sqrt{3}$
Correct Answer: $16$
Solution :
Given, the length of each side of a rhombus ABCD = 16 cm and $\angle ABC=120^\circ$
Since the opposite angles of a rhombus are equal,
$\angle ADC = \angle ABC = 120^\circ$
Since the diagonal of the rhombus bisects the angle of the rhombus
$\angle DBA=\angle ADB = 60^\circ$
By angle sum property in $\triangle ADB$,
$\angle ADB+ \angle ABD + \angle DAB=180^\circ$
⇒ $60^\circ+ 60^\circ + \angle DAB=180^\circ$
⇒ $ \angle DAB=60^\circ$
So, DAB is an equilateral triangle with BD = 16 cm
Hence, the correct answer is $16$.
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