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| − | Note that a kite has perpendicular diagonals, but is not a subcategory of any of the existing answer choices. Therefore, the answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{E}}</math> | + | Note that a [[kite]] has perpendicular diagonals, but is not a subcategory of any of the existing answer choices. Therefore, the answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{E}}</math>. |
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{{AHSME 50p box|year=1959|num-b=2|num-a=4}} | {{AHSME 50p box|year=1959|num-b=2|num-a=4}} | ||
{{MAA Notice}} | {{MAA Notice}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:07, 22 July 2024
Problem 3
If the diagonals of a quadrilateral are perpendicular to each other, the figure would always be included under the general classification:
Solution
Note that a kite has perpendicular diagonals, but is not a subcategory of any of the existing answer choices. Therefore, the answer is 
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See also
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