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If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area of the circular region?

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C. 64.00π
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If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 17 May 2021, 07:16
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If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area of the circular region?

A. 36.00π
B. 42.25π
C. 64.00π
D. 84.50π
E. 169.00π


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Draw a line connecting points A and C.

An important circle property (see video below for more info) tells us that, if we have a 90-degree inscribed angle, then that angle must be containing ("holding") the DIAMETER of the circle.
So, we know that AC = the diameter of the circle.


To find the hypotenuse of the red triangle, we can EITHER apply the Pythagorean Theorem OR recognize that 5 and 12 are part of the Pythagorean triplet 5-12-13

With either approach, we learn that AC = 13

IMPORTANT: if the diameter (AC) is 13, then the radius = 13/2 = 6.5

What is the area of the circular region?
Area of circle = πr²
So, area = π(6.5²)
= 42.25π

Answer: B

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If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 22 May 2019, 09:51
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Hi All,

We're told that a rectangle with sides of 5 and 12 is inscribed in the circle. We're asked for the area of the circular region. This question is based on a number of math patterns that can help you to save time answering the question.

First, any square or rectangle that is inscribed in a circle will have a diagonal that IS the diameter of the circle. Second, when splitting a rectangle or square across its diagonal, you'll form two right triangles. With the given side lengths of the rectangle (5 and 12), we have a 5/12/13 right triangle, so we know the diameter of the circle is 13. The radius is half the diameter... radius = 6.5

Area of a circle = (π)(R^2) = (π)(6.5^2)

At this point, you don't actually have to calculate the value. Since 6^2 = 36 and 7^2 = 49, we know the correct answer has to be between 36π and 49π. There's only one answer that fits...

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Re: If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area [#permalink] New post   26 Apr 2019, 10:05
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The rectangle is equally placed on the center of the circle.
Let O be the center of the circle.
And X be the midpoint of AB.
Then OX = 5/2 = 2/5 and XB = 12/2 = 6
Triangle OXB is a right angles triangle.
OB = radius = \(\sqrt{6^2+2.5^2} = \sqrt{42.5}\)

Area = \(π*r^2 = 42.5π\)

B is the answer.
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Re: If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area [#permalink] New post   27 Apr 2019, 05:23
diagonal of figure ; 13
so radis - 6.5
area = 6.5^2 * pi = 42.25 pi
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If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area of the circular region?

A. 36.00π
B. 42.25π
C. 64.00π
D. 84.50π
E. 169.00π


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Re: If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area [#permalink] New post   01 May 2019, 00:03
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Given:
    • ABCD is a rectangle.

To Find:
    • Area of circle.

Approach and Working:


    • Since ABCD is a rectangle, \(AC^2\) = \(AB^2\) + \(BC^2\)
      o \(AC^2\) = \(12^2\) + \(5^2\) = 144 +25 = 169
         AC = 13

    • ∆ ABC is a right triangle and by applying the property that angle in a semi-circle is 90 degrees.
      o We can conclude that AC is the diameter of the triangle.
      o Hence, radius of circle = \(\frac{13}{2}\)

    • Therefore, area of circle = π * \((\frac{13}{2})^2\) = (\(\frac{169}{4}\)) π =42.25 π

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

Correct Answer: B
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Re: If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area [#permalink] New post   02 May 2019, 17:15
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Bunuel wrote:

If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area of the circular region?

A. 36.00π
B. 42.25π
C. 64.00π
D. 84.50π
E. 169.00π

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We see that diagonal AC (of the rectangle) is also the diameter of the circle. When we make diagonal AC, we see that we create a right triangle, and more specifically a 5-12-13 right triangle, so the length of AC is 13.

Since the diameter is 13, the radius is 6.5, and the area of the circle is (6.5)^2 x π = 42.25π.

Answer: B
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Re: If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area [#permalink] New post   29 May 2019, 13:20
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If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area of the circular region?

A. 36.00π
B. 42.25π
C. 64.00π
D. 84.50π
E. 169.00π


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Re: If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area [#permalink] New post   29 Jun 2019, 06:25
Diagonal of ABCD = 13 (Using Pythagoras theorem)

Hence, Diameter of circle = Diagonal = 13 | Radius = 6.5

Area of circle = pi * r^2 = pi * (13/2) * (13/2) = 42.25 pi
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Re: If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area [#permalink] New post   09 Oct 2019, 03:01
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Bunuel wrote:

If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area of the circular region?

A. 36.00π
B. 42.25π
C. 64.00π
D. 84.50π
E. 169.00π


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Draw a line connecting points A and C.

An important circle property (see video below for more info) tells us that, if we have a 90-degree inscribed angle, then that angle must be containing ("holding") the DIAMETER of the circle.
So, we know that AC = the diameter of the circle.


To find the hypotenuse of the red triangle, we can EITHER apply the Pythagorean Theorem OR recognize that 5 and 12 are part of the Pythagorean triplet 5-12-13

With either approach, we learn that AC = 13

IMPORTANT: if the diameter (AC) is 13, then the radius = 13/2 = 6.5

What is the area of the circular region?
Area of circle = πr²
So, area = π(6.5²)
= 42.25π

Answer: B

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Hi vanam52923,

Yes - the corollary is ALSO true. If you have a right triangle inscribed in a circle, then the hypotenuse of the triangle is the diameter of the circle.

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Re: If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area [#permalink] New post   23 Sep 2020, 11:53
The diagonal of the rectangle is the diameter of the circle because the half triangle is the right angle.
So, diameter = 13
radius = 13/2
area of circle = pi r*r = 169/4 pi = 42.25pi
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If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area [#permalink] New post   10 Dec 2020, 10:54
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Bunuel wrote:

If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area of the circular region?

A. 36.00π
B. 42.25π
C. 64.00π
D. 84.50π
E. 169.00π


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The Pythagorean triplets formula \(5:12:13\) is applied here. \(So, \ the \ Hypotenuse \ or \ Diameter \ is \ 13.\)

Radius\( = \frac{13}{2}=6.5\)

The area of the circular region\(=πr^2=π(6.5)^2=42.25π\)

The answer is \(B. \)
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If rectangle ABCD is inscribed in the circle above, what is the area of the circular region?

A. 36.00π
B. 42.25π
C. 64.00π
D. 84.50π
E. 169.00π


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