Diagonal of a Parallelogram Divides It into Two Congruent Triangles
Diagonals of ...
Question
Diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.
A
Not sure
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B
No
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C
Sometimes
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D
Yes
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Solution
The correct option is D Yes
We have to prove diagonals of parallelogram ABCD bisect each other.
As OA=OC and OB=OD
Now, in ΔAOD and ΔBOC AD=BC [opposite sides are equal] ∠ADO=∠CBO [alternate interior angle]
Similarly, ∠DAO=∠BCO ΔAOD≅ΔBOC by (ASA rule)
Therefore, OA=OC & OB=OB [ By CPCT]