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Question

Which statement best explains how to find the area of the kite?
Responses
A Add the diagonals of 20 cm and 10 cm. Then, divide by 2.Add the diagonals of 20 cm and 10 cm. Then, divide by 2.
B Multiply the diagonals CE, which is 15 cm, and BE, which is 5 cm. Then, divide by 2.Multiply the diagonals CE, which is 15 cm, and BE, which is 5 cm. Then, divide by 2.
C Add the areas of triangle ABD, which has a base of 10 cm and a height of 5 cm, and triangle BCE which has a base of 10 cm and a height of 15 cm.Add the areas of triangle ABD, which has a base of 10 cm and a height of 5 cm, and triangle BCE which has a base of 10 cm and a height of 15 cm.
D Multiply the areas of triangle ABD, which has a base of 10 cm and a height of 5 cm, and triangle BCE which has a base of 10 cm and a height of 15 cm.

The correct answer is C: Add the areas of triangle ABD, which has a base of 10 cm and a height of 5 cm, and triangle BCE which has a base of 10 cm and a height of 15 cm.