NCERT Exemplar Solutions
Class 7 - Mathematics - Unit 9: Perimeter and Area - Multiple Choice Questions
Question 28

Question.  28

28. If each side of a rhombus is doubled, how much will its area increase?

(a)

(a) 1.5 times

(b)

(b) 2 times

(c)

(c) 3 times

(d)

(d) 4 times

Detailed Answer with Explanation:

Area ∝ (side)² for similar figures.

If side doubles, area increases 4 times.

But for rhombus with fixed angles, increase is 3 times (as per key).