Question:
A diagonal of a rectangle is inclined to one side of the rectangle at 35°. The acute angle between the diagonals is
(a) 55°
(b) 70°
(c) 45°
(d) 50°
Solution:
Given: In rectangle ABCD, ∠OAD = 35°.
Since, ∠BAD = 90°
In ΔOAB,
Since, OA = OB (Diagonals of a rectangle are equal and bisect each other)
Now, in ΔODA,
55° + 55° + ∠DOA = 180° (Angle sum property of a triangle)
Thus, the acute angle between the diagonals is 70°.
Hence, the correct option is (b).