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Mathematics

Using ruler and compasses, construct a rectangle ABCD, with AB = 5 cm and AD = 3.6 cm.

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Steps of construction :

  1. Draw a line segment AB = 5 cm.

  2. Draw AX ⊥ AB and BY ⊥ AB.

  3. With B as center and radius equal to 3.6 cm draw arc cutting BY at C.

  4. With A as center and radius equal to 3.6 cm draw arc cutting AX at D.

  5. Join CD.

Using ruler and compasses, construct a rectangle ABCD, with AB = 5 cm and AD = 3.6 cm. Construction of Polygons, Concise Mathematics Solutions ICSE Class 9.

Hence, ABCD is the required rectangle.

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