Question on: WAEC Mathematics - 2018

The diagonals of a rhombus WXYZ intersect at M. If |MW| = 5cm and |MX| = 12cm, calculate its perimeter

A
42cm
B
48cm
C
52cm
D
60cm
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Correct Option: C

Let the length of a side of the rhombus be n

Then, n\(^2\) = 5\(^2\) + 12\(^2\)

= 25 + 144 = 169

n = \(\sqrt{169}\)

= 13cm

Hence, perimeter of rhombus = 4n = 4 x 13

= 52cm

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