Question

Construct a rectangle ABCD in which side BC = 5 cm and diagonal BD =6.2 cm

Answer 1

Step 1. Draw BC = 5 cm
Step 2. Draw CX $\perp$ BC.
Step 3. With B as centre and radius 6.2 cm, draw an arc to cut CX at D. and Join BD.
Step 4. With D as centre and radius 5 cm, draw an arc.
Step 5. With B as centre and radius equal to CD, draw another arc, cutting the previous arc at A.
Step 6. Join AB and AD.
ABCD is the required rectangle