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A. \(2\sqrt{2}\)
B. \(2\sqrt{7}\)
C. \(\frac{2\sqrt{3}}{3}\)
D. \(\frac{7\sqrt{2}}{2}\)
E. \(\frac{7\sqrt{3}}{3}\)
14 Feb 2012, 08:14
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Attachment:
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A. \(2\sqrt{2}\)
B. \(2\sqrt{7}\)
C. \(\frac{2\sqrt{3}}{3}\)
D. \(\frac{7\sqrt{2}}{2}\)
E. \(\frac{7\sqrt{3}}{3}\)
Since the area of unshaded region is equal to the are of shaded region, then the area of the big triangle is twice the area of the little triangle (unshaded region): \(\frac{AREA_{ABC}}{area_{MNP}}=\frac{2}{1}\)
Next, triangles ABC and MNP are similar. In two similar triangles, the ratio of their areas is the square of the ratio of their sides: \(\frac{AREA}{area}=\frac{S^2}{s^2}\). Thus \(\frac{AREA_{ABC}}{area_{MNP}}=\frac{AC^2}{MP^2}\) --> \(\frac{2}{1}=\frac{7^2}{MP^2}\) --> \(MP^2=\frac{7^2}{2}\) --> \(MP=\frac{7}{\sqrt{2}}=\frac{7\sqrt{2}}{2}\).
Answer: D.
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14 Feb 2012, 08:35
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Neat little rule Bunuel ! Kudos !
