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2 equilateral triangles XYZ and ABC are shown as above figure. If YX = XA=m and AB=n, what is the area of a square CKHZ, in terms of m and n?

A. $$\sqrt{3m^2+n^2}$$

B. $$3m^2+n^2$$

C. $$\sqrt{3}m^2+n^2$$

D. $$\sqrt{m^2+3n^2}$$

E. $$m^2+3n^2$$

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06 Oct 2018, 09:38

Official Explanation

If you enlarge the diagram above, we get below figure
Attachment:

Q1.jpg [ 20.65 KiB | Viewed 605 times ]

Here, the angles of the triangle is 90deg:60deg:30deg, so the corresponding ratio of the side lengths is 1:√3:2, as shown below.
Attachment:

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Then, you get ZA= 2TA = 2((√3 m)/2)=√3m. Since ∠ZAC=90deg, according to the Pythagorean Theorem,
We get $$ZC^2 =ZA^2 + CA^2$$ = $$(√3m)^2+n^2=3m^2+n^2$$, and the area of the square CKHZ = $$ZC^2 = 3m^2+n^2$$. Therefore, the answer is B.
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06 Oct 2018, 09:52
triangle AZC is a right angled triangle

and AC= n

XZ= n ,AX=n
so in AZ = ?

sin 120/ AZ = sin 30/n

so sqrt 3/2AZ = 1/2n

so AZ= n sqrt 3

so CZ ^2= sqrt (AZ^2 + AC^2) = 3n^2 + m^2= area of square

E is the answer
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06 Oct 2018, 10:03
In my opinion (B) is the answer. I have made some constructions and the solution is in image.

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06 Oct 2018, 10:09
Draw a line to connect Z and A

Angle ZXA = 180∘ - angle ZXY = 90∘

Triangle ZXA is isoceles --> Angle XAZ = 30∘, ZA = 2 x (m\sqrt{3}/2) = m\sqrt{3}

Angle ZAC = 180∘ - Angle XAZ - Angle CAB = 180∘ - 30∘ - 60∘ = 90∘

--> ZC = \sqrt{$$ZA^{2}$$ + $$AC^{2}$$} = \sqrt{$$(m[square_root]3})^{2}$$ + $$n^{2}$$[/square_root]

--> Area of square CKHZ = $$(m\sqrt{3})^{2}$$ + $$n^{2}$$

--> Option B
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Updated on: 11 Oct 2018, 03:42
Use Pythagoras theorem

How?

Find the base and height of the triangle formed whose side is the side of square

Height(the horizontal part) comes out (after a few calculations) as (3n+m)/2 and base(upright( as root(3)/2(m-n)

Use Pythagoras theorem (result turns out nicely as 3m^2+n^2

B

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06 Oct 2018, 12:07
I am glad that finally I could solve it.......... nice one. Worth the time.
But if this shows up in the exam ........
( I hope I can figure out the effort required in 1 min and move on
(unless I can borrow some gray matter from the amazing Quant minds of the GC Community))

........... Thanks again .
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Hi..Congrats for getting it right.Could u please elaborate ur explanation? I am not clear with the image that u hve uploaded.

Thanks & Regards,

In my opinion (B) is the answer. I have made some constructions and the solution is in image.

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2 equilateral triangles XYZ and ABC are shown as above figure. If YX = XA=m and AB=n, what is the area of a square CKHZ, in terms of m and n?

A. $$\sqrt{3m^2+n^2}$$

B. $$3m^2+n^2$$

C. $$\sqrt{3}m^2+n^2$$

D. $$\sqrt{m^2+3n^2}$$

E. $$m^2+3n^2$$

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Hi gmatbusters,

The figure is not visible in the question , kindly look into this. Thank you.
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gmatbusters wrote:
2 equilateral triangles XYZ and ABC are shown as above figure. If YX = XA=m and AB=n, what is the area of a square CKHZ, in terms of m and n?

A. $$\sqrt{3m^2+n^2}$$

B. $$3m^2+n^2$$

C. $$\sqrt{3}m^2+n^2$$

D. $$\sqrt{m^2+3n^2}$$

E. $$m^2+3n^2$$

Weekly Quant Quiz #3 Question No 9

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Hi gmatbusters,

The figure is not visible in the question , kindly look into this. Thank you.

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Official Explanation

If you enlarge the diagram above, we get below figure
Attachment:
Q1.jpg

Here, the angles of the triangle is 90deg:60deg:30deg, so the corresponding ratio of the side lengths is 1:√3:2, as shown below.
Attachment:
Q2.jpg

Then, you get ZA= 2TA = 2((√3 m)/2)=√3m. Since ∠ZAC=90deg, according to the Pythagorean Theorem,
We get $$ZC^2 =ZA^2 + CA^2$$ = $$(√3m)^2+n^2=3m^2+n^2$$, and the area of the square CKHZ = $$ZC^2 = 3m^2+n^2$$. Therefore, the answer is B.

gmatbusters,

how do I know that the bisector of line $$ZA$$ will divide $$∠ZXA$$into two eual angles? I somehow cannot get into my head how we can be sure of that... Do you mind explaining it in more detail?

Thanks you in advance!
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Hi T1101
Please note that since YX = XA

hence triangle ZXA is an isosceles triangle, hence the altitude XT is also the angle bisector. ( Geometric property)
I hope it is clear now.
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In an isosceles triangle (where base is the side which is not equal to any other side):

– the altitude drawn to the base is the median and the angle bisector;

– the median drawn to the base is the altitude and the angle bisector;

– the bisector of the angle opposite to the base is the altitude and the median.

https://www.veritasprep.com/blog/2014/05/medians-altitudes-and-angle-bisectors-in-special-triangles-on-the-gmat/

T1101 wrote:
gmatbusters wrote:

Official Explanation

If you enlarge the diagram above, we get below figure
Attachment:
The attachment Q1.jpg is no longer available

Here, the angles of the triangle is 90deg:60deg:30deg, so the corresponding ratio of the side lengths is 1:√3:2, as shown below.
Attachment:
The attachment Q2.jpg is no longer available

Then, you get ZA= 2TA = 2((√3 m)/2)=√3m. Since ∠ZAC=90deg, according to the Pythagorean Theorem,
We get $$ZC^2 =ZA^2 + CA^2$$ = $$(√3m)^2+n^2=3m^2+n^2$$, and the area of the square CKHZ = $$ZC^2 = 3m^2+n^2$$. Therefore, the answer is B.

gmatbusters,

how do I know that the bisector of line $$ZA$$ will divide $$∠ZXA$$into two eual angles? I somehow cannot get into my head how we can be sure of that... Do you mind explaining it in more detail?

Thanks you in advance!

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