Question

a kite has a 1 diagonal of 12 inches and a 2nd diagonal of 4 inches. what is the area? 24 inches² 48 inches² 8 inches² 16 inches²

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for the area of a kite

The area formula for a kite is \(A=\frac{1}{2}d_1d_2\), where \(d_1\) and \(d_2\) are the lengths of the diagonals.

Step2: Substitute the given values into the formula

Given \(d_1 = 12\) inches and \(d_2=4\) inches. Then \(A=\frac{1}{2}\times12\times4\).
First, calculate \(12\times4 = 48\). Then \(\frac{1}{2}\times48=24\).

Answer:

\(24\) inches\(^{2}\)