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The area of the rhombus is 20 square inches. what is x?

The area of the rhombus is 20 square inches. what is x?-example-1
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The formula for determining the area of a rhombus is expressed as

Area = base * height

From the diagram,

Area = 20 square inches

height = 1/3 ft

Recall, 12 inches = 1 ft

Thus, 1/3 ft = 1/3 * 12 = 4 inches

base = x

Thus,

20 = 4 * x

x = 20/4

x = 5

The correct answer is the first option

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