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Re: If in the figure above OP = PQ, what is the length of PR? [#permalink]
Similar problem I faced earlier and I made the same mistake. I didn't consider right angle symbol while solving the question.
And in another problem only box was mentioned and answer was provided taking shape of box rectangular.
So seeing such problems frequently, I have one question.
Should I always consider symbols and shapes as they are given in question in which nothing specifically mentioned?

Expert please help me not repeat the same mistake.
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Re: If in the figure above OP = PQ, what is the length of PR? [#permalink]
gvij2017 wrote:
Similar problem I faced earlier and I made the same mistake. I didn't consider right angle symbol while solving the question.
And in another problem only box was mentioned and answer was provided taking shape of box rectangular.
So seeing such problems frequently, I have one question.
Should I always consider symbols and shapes as they are given in question in which nothing specifically mentioned?

Expert please help me not repeat the same mistake.


Hi gvij2017
I am no expert. However, I would suggest to follow the below link and guidelines provided in OG.
https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-trick-r ... 01412.html
OFFICIAL GUIDE:

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Figures: All figures accompanying problem solving questions are intended to provide information useful in solving the problems. Figures are drawn as accurately as possible. Exceptions will be clearly noted. Lines shown as straight are straight, and lines that appear jagged are also straight. The positions of points, angles, regions, etc., exist in the order shown, and angle measures are greater than zero. All figures lie in a plane unless otherwise indicated.

Data Sufficiency:
Figures:
• Figures conform to the information given in the question, but will not necessarily conform to the additional information given in statements (1) and (2).
• Lines shown as straight are straight, and lines that appear jagged are also straight.
• The positions of points, angles, regions, etc., exist in the order shown, and angle measures are greater than zero.
• All figures lie in a plane unless otherwise indicated.
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If in the figure above OP = PQ, what is the length of PR? [#permalink]
Bunuel wrote:

If in the figure above OP = PQ, what is the length of PR?


(1) OR = RQ = 10

(2) Angle ROQ = 45

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Statement I:

As OR = RQ & OP = PQ then by Similar Angles triangle -
\(PR/OR = OQ/PQ\)
Hence, \(PR = OQ\)

OQ = \(10\sqrt{2}\)

Statement II:

Again following similar triangle property as in Statement I, \(PR = OQ\)
But here, we can't determine the value of OQ.
Hence, Insufficient.
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Re: If in the figure above OP = PQ, what is the length of PR? [#permalink]
I agree with your answer but I have a doubt for your explanation for statement 1st.

The triangles are congruent since angle O = Q; OR = RQ and OP = QP

I think bolded part is not given earlier in question. It is inference after we conclude that both triangles are congruent.

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Bunuel wrote:

If in the figure above OP = PQ, what is the length of PR?


(1) OR = RQ = 10

(2) Angle ROQ = 45

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S1 - OR = RQ = 10
Consider triangles ORP and QRP
The triangles are congruent since angle O = Q; OR = RQ and OP = QP
Therefore angle OPR=QPR=90 deg.
We can find PR.
Sufficient.

S2 - Angle ROQ = 45
Angle RQP=ROQ=45 deg.
We cannot find PR since measure of any side is not given. Insufficient.
Answer A.
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