In a parallelogram ABCD, it is being given that AB = 10 cm and the altitudes corresponding to the sides AB and AD are DL = 6 cm and BM = 8 cm, respectively. Find AD.

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

Given

AB = 10 cm

DL = 6 cm

BM = 8 cm

AD = ? (To find)

Here, Area of parallelogram = base x height

In the given figure if we consider AB as base Area = AB x DL

If we consider DM as base Area = AD x BM

Area = AB x DL = AD x BM

⇒ 10 x 6 = AD x 8

⇒ 60 = 8 x AD