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Which of the following must be true? Updated on: 29 Sep 2016, 01:23
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Which of the following must be true? Updated on: 29 Sep 2016, 01:20
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Hi Bunuel,
In the question, there is no indication that the ''y'' of R and the ''y'' of Q are same. So, why did we say that its correct choice is B?
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For triangle Q we know the area is 50 1/2 (b*h)=1/2(10*10)

And for triangle P I got the area was 25√3 so I'm lost how they can all be equal
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Area of 1st triangle = (√3/4)*A^2 which gives us Area = 25√3

Area of 2nd triangle = (1/2)b*h = 50

We will have to calculate Y from 2nd triangle and it comes out to 5√5

Area of 3rd Triangle = (1/2)b*h, where as per figure b and h are equal to Y

So, area of 3rd Triangle = (1/2) Y * Y = (1/2) 5√5*5√5 = 125/2

So, as per my understanding it would be option B.

Pls help if its correct.
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iMyself : Are we sure the OA is correct? I got B as the answer.
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iMyself : Are we sure the OA is correct? I got B as the answer.
I'm sorry for my mistake. I've edited it again.
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(I) area of triangle P = √3*10*10/4 = 25√3 =25*1.73
(II) area of triangle Q = ½ *10*10 = 50 = 25*2 and y = 5√5
(III) area of triangle R = ½ *y*y = 125/2 = 25 *2.5

Therefore we can say that III>II>I . option B

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