Question

Look at the rectangle and the square:

Answer 1

Answer:

Sam is incorrect

Step-by-step explanation:

We can calculate the lengths of the diagonals using Pythagoras' identity.

The diagonals divide the rectangle and square into 2 right triangles.

Consider Δ SRQ from the rectangle

SQ² = SR² + RQ² = 12² + 6² = 144 + 36 = 180 ( take square root of both sides )

SQ = $\sqrt{180}$ ≈ 13.4 in ( to 1 dec. place )

Consider Δ ONM from the square

OM² = ON² + NM² = 6² + 6² = 36 + 36 = 72 ( take square root of both sides )

OM = $\sqrt{72}$ ≈ 8.5 in ( to 1 dec. place )

Now 2 × OM = 2 × 8.5 = 17 ≠ 13.4

Then diagonal OM is not twice the length of diagonal SQ

Answer 2

Answer: Sam is correct

Step-by-step explanation: