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101
Medium
In $\Delta PQR$,$S$ is any point in its interior. Prove that $SQ + SR < PQ + PR$.

Solution

(N/A) $1$. Extend $QS$ to meet $PR$ at point $T$.
$2$. In $\Delta PQT$,by the triangle inequality theorem,the sum of two sides is greater than the third side: $PQ + PT > QT$. This can be written as $PQ + PT > QS + ST$ (Equation $1$).
$3$. In $\Delta SRT$,by the triangle inequality theorem,$ST + TR > SR$ (Equation $2$).
$4$. Adding Equation $1$ and Equation $2$: $PQ + PT + ST + TR > QS + ST + SR$.
$5$. Simplifying by canceling $ST$ from both sides: $PQ + (PT + TR) > QS + SR$.
$6$. Since $PT + TR = PR$,we get $PQ + PR > QS + SR$,which is equivalent to $SQ + SR < PQ + PR$.
102
Medium
In $\Delta ABC$,$\angle A = 90^{\circ}$ and $AB = AC$. The bisector of $\angle A$ meets $BC$ at $D$. Prove that $BC = 2 AD$.

Solution

(N/A) Given: In $\Delta ABC$,$\angle A = 90^{\circ}$ and $AB = AC$. $AD$ is the bisector of $\angle A$.
Since $AB = AC$,$\Delta ABC$ is an isosceles triangle. Therefore,$\angle B = \angle C$.
In $\Delta ABC$,$\angle A + \angle B + \angle C = 180^{\circ}$.
$90^{\circ} + \angle B + \angle B = 180^{\circ} \implies 2 \angle B = 90^{\circ} \implies \angle B = 45^{\circ}$. Thus,$\angle C = 45^{\circ}$.
Since $AD$ is the angle bisector of $\angle A$,$\angle BAD = \angle CAD = 45^{\circ}$.
In $\Delta ABD$,$\angle B = 45^{\circ}$ and $\angle BAD = 45^{\circ}$. Since two angles are equal,$AD = BD$.
In $\Delta ACD$,$\angle C = 45^{\circ}$ and $\angle CAD = 45^{\circ}$. Since two angles are equal,$AD = CD$.
Since $D$ lies on $BC$,$BC = BD + CD$.
Substituting $BD = AD$ and $CD = AD$,we get $BC = AD + AD = 2 AD$.
Hence,$BC = 2 AD$ is proved.
103
Medium
Prove that the sum of any two sides of a triangle is greater than twice the median with respect to the third side.

Solution

(N/A) Let $ABC$ be a triangle with sides $AB$,$BC$,and $AC$. Let $AD$ be the median to the side $BC$,such that $BD = DC = \frac{1}{2} BC$.
Extend $AD$ to a point $E$ such that $AD = DE$. Join $CE$.
In $\triangle ABD$ and $\triangle ECD$:
$1$. $AD = DE$ (by construction)
$2$. $\angle ADB = \angle EDC$ (vertically opposite angles)
$3$. $BD = DC$ (since $AD$ is the median)
Thus,$\triangle ABD \cong \triangle ECD$ by $SAS$ congruence criterion.
Therefore,$AB = EC$ (by $CPCT$).
In $\triangle ACE$,by the triangle inequality theorem,the sum of any two sides is greater than the third side:
$AC + CE > AE$
Since $AE = AD + DE = 2AD$ and $CE = AB$,we substitute these into the inequality:
$AC + AB > 2AD$
Hence,the sum of two sides is greater than twice the median to the third side.
104
Medium
Prove that in a triangle,other than an equilateral triangle,the angle opposite to the longest side is greater than $\frac{2}{3}$ of a right angle.

Solution

(A) Let the sides of the triangle be $a$,$b$,and $c$,and the angles opposite to them be $A$,$B$,and $C$ respectively.
Assume $a$ is the longest side,so $a > b$ and $a > c$.
By the property of triangles,the angle opposite to the longest side is the largest angle,so $A > B$ and $A > C$.
We know that the sum of angles in a triangle is $A + B + C = 180^{\circ}$.
Since $A > B$ and $A > C$,we have $A + A + A > A + B + C$,which implies $3A > 180^{\circ}$.
Therefore,$A > 60^{\circ}$.
$A$ right angle is $90^{\circ}$,and $\frac{2}{3}$ of a right angle is $\frac{2}{3} \times 90^{\circ} = 60^{\circ}$.
Thus,$A > 60^{\circ}$ proves that the angle opposite to the longest side is greater than $\frac{2}{3}$ of a right angle.
105
Easy
State whether the following statement is true or false:
$(1)$ $\angle ABD$ and $\angle ACE$ are the exterior angles of $\Delta ABC$. If $\angle ABD = 110^{\circ}$ and $\angle ACE = 130^{\circ}$,then $AB > AC$.

Solution

(B) The exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two interior opposite angles.
For $\Delta ABC$,the exterior angle $\angle ABD = \angle BAC + \angle ACB = 110^{\circ}$.
The exterior angle $\angle ACE = \angle BAC + \angle ABC = 130^{\circ}$.
Since $\angle ACE > \angle ABD$,we have $(\angle BAC + \angle ABC) > (\angle BAC + \angle ACB)$,which implies $\angle ABC > \angle ACB$.
In a triangle,the side opposite to the larger angle is longer. Therefore,the side opposite to $\angle ABC$ (which is $AC$) must be greater than the side opposite to $\angle ACB$ (which is $AB$).
Thus,$AC > AB$,which means $AB < AC$.
Therefore,the statement $AB > AC$ is False.
106
EasyMCQ
In $\Delta ABC$,$AB = AC$ and $\angle B = 75^{\circ}$,then $\angle C = \dots$ (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$85$
B
$80$
C
$75$
D
$95$

Solution

(C) In $\Delta ABC$,it is given that $AB = AC$.
According to the Isosceles Triangle Theorem,the angles opposite to equal sides of a triangle are equal.
Therefore,the angle opposite to side $AB$ is $\angle C$ and the angle opposite to side $AC$ is $\angle B$.
Since $AB = AC$,it follows that $\angle C = \angle B$.
Given that $\angle B = 75^{\circ}$,we have $\angle C = 75^{\circ}$.
107
EasyMCQ
In $\Delta PQR$,$PQ = PR$ and $\angle R = 40^{\circ}$,then $\angle P = \dots$ (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$130$
B
$120$
C
$110$
D
$100$

Solution

(D) Given that in $\Delta PQR$,$PQ = PR$.
Since the sides opposite to equal angles are equal,the angles opposite to equal sides are also equal.
Therefore,$\angle Q = \angle R$.
Given $\angle R = 40^{\circ}$,so $\angle Q = 40^{\circ}$.
The sum of all angles in a triangle is $180^{\circ}$.
So,$\angle P + \angle Q + \angle R = 180^{\circ}$.
Substituting the values: $\angle P + 40^{\circ} + 40^{\circ} = 180^{\circ}$.
$\angle P + 80^{\circ} = 180^{\circ}$.
$\angle P = 180^{\circ} - 80^{\circ} = 100^{\circ}$.
108
MediumMCQ
In $\Delta XYZ$,$XY = XZ$ and $\angle X = 80^{\circ}$,then $\angle Y = \ldots$ (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$50$
B
$60$
C
$70$
D
$80$

Solution

(A) Given that in $\Delta XYZ$,$XY = XZ$.
Since two sides are equal,$\Delta XYZ$ is an isosceles triangle.
Therefore,the angles opposite to the equal sides are equal,which means $\angle Y = \angle Z$.
We know that the sum of all interior angles in a triangle is $180^{\circ}$.
So,$\angle X + \angle Y + \angle Z = 180^{\circ}$.
Substituting the given values: $80^{\circ} + \angle Y + \angle Y = 180^{\circ}$.
$80^{\circ} + 2\angle Y = 180^{\circ}$.
$2\angle Y = 180^{\circ} - 80^{\circ} = 100^{\circ}$.
$\angle Y = 100^{\circ} / 2 = 50^{\circ}$.
109
EasyMCQ
In $\Delta ABC$,if $\angle A > \angle B$,then $AC \ldots \ldots BC$.
A
>
B
<
C
$\geqslant$
D
$\leqslant$

Solution

(B) In any triangle,the side opposite to the larger angle is longer than the side opposite to the smaller angle.
Given that $\angle A > \angle B$ in $\Delta ABC$.
The side opposite to $\angle A$ is $BC$.
The side opposite to $\angle B$ is $AC$.
Since $\angle A > \angle B$,it follows that the side opposite to $\angle A$ must be greater than the side opposite to $\angle B$.
Therefore,$BC > AC$,which is equivalent to $AC < BC$.
110
EasyMCQ
$\angle ACD$ is an exterior angle of $\Delta ABC$. If $\angle A = 50^{\circ}$ and $\angle B = 65^{\circ}$,then $\angle ACD = \dots$ (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$110$
B
$120$
C
$115$
D
$105$

Solution

(C) According to the Exterior Angle Theorem of a triangle,the measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the measures of its two interior opposite angles.
In $\Delta ABC$,$\angle ACD$ is the exterior angle at vertex $C$.
The interior opposite angles are $\angle A$ and $\angle B$.
Therefore,$\angle ACD = \angle A + \angle B$.
Given $\angle A = 50^{\circ}$ and $\angle B = 65^{\circ}$.
Substituting these values,we get $\angle ACD = 50^{\circ} + 65^{\circ} = 115^{\circ}$.
111
MediumMCQ
$\angle ACD$ is an exterior angle of $\Delta ABC$. If $AB = AC$ and $\angle B = 70^{\circ}$,then $\angle ACD = \dots$ (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$140$
B
$130$
C
$120$
D
$110$

Solution

(D) In $\Delta ABC$,we are given that $AB = AC$.
According to the property of an isosceles triangle,angles opposite to equal sides are equal.
Therefore,$\angle C = \angle B = 70^{\circ}$.
The sum of angles in a triangle is $180^{\circ}$.
So,$\angle A + \angle B + \angle C = 180^{\circ}$.
$\angle A + 70^{\circ} + 70^{\circ} = 180^{\circ}$.
$\angle A + 140^{\circ} = 180^{\circ}$,which gives $\angle A = 40^{\circ}$.
The exterior angle property states that the exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two interior opposite angles.
Thus,$\angle ACD = \angle A + \angle B$.
$\angle ACD = 40^{\circ} + 70^{\circ} = 110^{\circ}$.
112
EasyMCQ
Measure of each exterior angle of an equilateral triangle is $\ldots \ldots \ldots$ (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$120$
B
$110$
C
$90$
D
$60$

Solution

(A) An equilateral triangle is a triangle in which all three sides are equal and all three interior angles are equal.
Each interior angle of an equilateral triangle is $60^{\circ}$.
The sum of an interior angle and its corresponding exterior angle is $180^{\circ}$ (linear pair).
Therefore,the exterior angle = $180^{\circ} - 60^{\circ} = 120^{\circ}$.
Alternatively,the sum of all exterior angles of any polygon is $360^{\circ}$. Since an equilateral triangle has $3$ equal exterior angles,each exterior angle = $360^{\circ} / 3 = 120^{\circ}$.
113
MediumMCQ
In $\Delta ABC$, $\angle B = \angle C$, $AB = 5 \text{ cm}$, and $BC = 8 \text{ cm}$. Then, the perimeter of $\Delta ABC$ is: (in $\text{ cm}$)
A
$45$
B
$18$
C
$24$
D
$21$

Solution

(B) Given that in $\Delta ABC$, $\angle B = \angle C$.
According to the property of triangles, sides opposite to equal angles are equal.
Therefore, the side opposite to $\angle B$ is $AC$ and the side opposite to $\angle C$ is $AB$.
Thus, $AC = AB$.
Given $AB = 5 \text{ cm}$, so $AC = 5 \text{ cm}$.
We are also given $BC = 8 \text{ cm}$.
The perimeter of $\Delta ABC = AB + BC + AC$.
Perimeter $= 5 \text{ cm} + 8 \text{ cm} + 5 \text{ cm} = 18 \text{ cm}$.
114
EasyMCQ
In $\Delta XYZ$,$\angle Y = 90^{\circ}$ and $XY = YZ$,then $\angle X = \dots$ (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$60$
B
$75$
C
$45$
D
$90$

Solution

(C) In $\Delta XYZ$,we are given that $\angle Y = 90^{\circ}$.
Since the sum of all angles in a triangle is $180^{\circ}$,we have $\angle X + \angle Y + \angle Z = 180^{\circ}$.
Substituting the value of $\angle Y$,we get $\angle X + 90^{\circ} + \angle Z = 180^{\circ}$,which implies $\angle X + \angle Z = 90^{\circ}$.
We are also given that $XY = YZ$. In a triangle,angles opposite to equal sides are equal.
Therefore,$\angle Z = \angle X$.
Substituting $\angle Z = \angle X$ into the equation $\angle X + \angle Z = 90^{\circ}$,we get $\angle X + \angle X = 90^{\circ}$.
This simplifies to $2\angle X = 90^{\circ}$,which gives $\angle X = 45^{\circ}$.
115
MediumMCQ
$\angle ABD$ and $\angle ACE$ are exterior angles of $\Delta ABC$. If $\angle ABD = 110^{\circ}$ and $\angle ACE = 150^{\circ}$,then $\angle A$ is: (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$25$
B
$20$
C
$40$
D
$80$

Solution

(D) In $\Delta ABC$,the interior angles are $\angle ABC$,$\angle ACB$,and $\angle BAC$ (or $\angle A$).
Since $\angle ABD$ is an exterior angle at vertex $B$,we have $\angle ABC + \angle ABD = 180^{\circ}$ (linear pair).
$\angle ABC = 180^{\circ} - 110^{\circ} = 70^{\circ}$.
Since $\angle ACE$ is an exterior angle at vertex $C$,we have $\angle ACB + \angle ACE = 180^{\circ}$ (linear pair).
$\angle ACB = 180^{\circ} - 150^{\circ} = 30^{\circ}$.
In $\Delta ABC$,the sum of interior angles is $180^{\circ}$,so $\angle A + \angle ABC + \angle ACB = 180^{\circ}$.
$\angle A + 70^{\circ} + 30^{\circ} = 180^{\circ}$.
$\angle A + 100^{\circ} = 180^{\circ}$.
$\angle A = 180^{\circ} - 100^{\circ} = 80^{\circ}$.
116
EasyMCQ
The sum of any two sides of a triangle is $\ldots \ldots \ldots$ than the third side.
A
less
B
greater
C
equal
D
none of these

Solution

(B) According to the triangle inequality theorem,the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is always greater than the length of the third side. Therefore,the correct word is 'greater'.
117
EasyMCQ
The difference of any two sides of a triangle is $\ldots \ldots \ldots$ than the third side.
A
greater
B
less
C
equal to
D
none of these

Solution

(B) According to the triangle inequality theorem,the difference between the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is always less than the length of the third side. If the sides of a triangle are $a$,$b$,and $c$,then $|a - b| < c$,$|a - c| < b$,and $|b - c| < a$.
118
EasyMCQ
In $\Delta ABC$,$\angle B = 50^{\circ}$ and $\angle C = 85^{\circ}$,then $AB$ $\dots$ $AC$.
A
$\leqslant$
B
$\geqslant$
C
$ < $
D
$>$

Solution

(D) In $\Delta ABC$,the sum of angles is $180^{\circ}$.
Therefore,$\angle A + \angle B + \angle C = 180^{\circ}$.
$\angle A + 50^{\circ} + 85^{\circ} = 180^{\circ}$.
$\angle A + 135^{\circ} = 180^{\circ}$.
$\angle A = 180^{\circ} - 135^{\circ} = 45^{\circ}$.
We know that in a triangle,the side opposite to the larger angle is longer.
Here,$\angle C = 85^{\circ}$ and $\angle B = 50^{\circ}$.
Since $\angle C > \angle B$,the side opposite to $\angle C$ $(AB)$ is greater than the side opposite to $\angle B$ $(AC)$.
Thus,$AB > AC$.
119
EasyMCQ
In $\Delta ABC$,$AB = 6 \text{ cm}$ and $BC = 9 \text{ cm}$,then $AC < \dots \text{ cm}$.
A
$15$
B
$3$
C
$80$
D
$25$

Solution

(A) According to the triangle inequality theorem,the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.
In $\Delta ABC$,the sum of sides $AB$ and $BC$ must be greater than $AC$.
Therefore,$AB + BC > AC$.
Substituting the given values: $6 \text{ cm} + 9 \text{ cm} > AC$.
$15 \text{ cm} > AC$,which means $AC < 15 \text{ cm}$.
Thus,the length of side $AC$ must be less than $15 \text{ cm}$.
120
EasyMCQ
In $\Delta ABC$,$AB = 8 \, cm$ and $BC = 5 \, cm$,then $AC > \ldots \ldots \ldots cm$.
A
$10$
B
$3$
C
$8$
D
$12$

Solution

(B) According to the triangle inequality theorem,the sum of any two sides of a triangle is always greater than the third side.
Also,the difference between any two sides of a triangle is always less than the third side.
Let the sides be $a = 8 \, cm$,$b = 5 \, cm$,and $c = AC$.
According to the property: $|a - b| < c < a + b$.
Substituting the values: $|8 - 5| < AC < 8 + 5$.
$3 < AC < 13$.
Therefore,$AC$ must be greater than $3 \, cm$.
121
EasyMCQ
In $\Delta PQR$,$\angle Q = \angle R$ and $PQ = 6.5 \, cm$,then find $PR$. (in $, cm$)
A
$10.3$
B
$8.3$
C
$6.5$
D
$9.6$

Solution

(C) In $\Delta PQR$,we are given that $\angle Q = \angle R$.
According to the theorem,sides opposite to equal angles of a triangle are equal.
Therefore,the side opposite to $\angle Q$ (which is $PR$) must be equal to the side opposite to $\angle R$ (which is $PQ$).
Thus,$PR = PQ$.
Given that $PQ = 6.5 \, cm$,it follows that $PR = 6.5 \, cm$.
122
EasyMCQ
In $\Delta ABC$,$AB = AC$ and $\angle C = 75^{\circ}$,then find $\angle B$. (in $^{\circ}$)
A
$40$
B
$85$
C
$80$
D
$75$

Solution

(D) Given that in $\Delta ABC$,$AB = AC$.
According to the property of an isosceles triangle,angles opposite to equal sides are equal.
Therefore,the angle opposite to side $AB$ is $\angle C$ and the angle opposite to side $AC$ is $\angle B$.
Since $AB = AC$,it follows that $\angle B = \angle C$.
Given that $\angle C = 75^{\circ}$.
Thus,$\angle B = 75^{\circ}$.
123
EasyMCQ
In $\Delta ABC$,$AB = 8 \text{ cm}$ and $BC = 10 \text{ cm}$. Then the perimeter of $\Delta ABC$ is less than how many centimeters?
A
$36$
B
$45$
C
$40$
D
$50$

Solution

(A) According to the triangle inequality theorem,the sum of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the third side.
Let the third side be $AC = x \text{ cm}$.
Then,$AB + BC > AC \implies 8 + 10 > x \implies x < 18$.
Also,$AB + AC > BC \implies 8 + x > 10 \implies x > 2$.
And $BC + AC > AB \implies 10 + x > 8$,which is true for all $x > 0$.
So,$2 < x < 18$.
The perimeter $P = AB + BC + AC = 8 + 10 + x = 18 + x$.
Since $x < 18$,the perimeter $P < 18 + 18 = 36 \text{ cm}$.
Therefore,the perimeter is less than $36 \text{ cm}$.
124
EasyMCQ
If $\Delta XYZ$ has $XY = 7 \, cm$ and $YZ = 10 \, cm$,the perimeter of $\Delta XYZ$ is greater than how many centimeters?
A
$10$
B
$20$
C
$30$
D
$40$

Solution

(B) In any triangle,the sum of the lengths of any two sides must be greater than the length of the third side (Triangle Inequality Theorem).
Let the sides of $\Delta XYZ$ be $XY = 7 \, cm$,$YZ = 10 \, cm$,and $XZ = z \, cm$.
According to the triangle inequality theorem:
$XY + YZ > XZ \implies 7 + 10 > z \implies z < 17$
$XY + XZ > YZ \implies 7 + z > 10 \implies z > 3$
$YZ + XZ > XY \implies 10 + z > 7 \implies z > -3$ (which is always true for a length).
Thus,the third side $z$ must satisfy $3 < z < 17$.
The perimeter $P$ of the triangle is given by $P = XY + YZ + XZ = 7 + 10 + z = 17 + z$.
Since $z > 3$,we have $P = 17 + z > 17 + 3 = 20$.
Therefore,the perimeter of $\Delta XYZ$ is greater than $20 \, cm$.
125
EasyMCQ
If in $\Delta ABC, AC > AB > BC$,then find the greatest angle of the triangle.
A
$\angle A$
B
none of these
C
$\angle C$
D
$\angle B$

Solution

(D) In any triangle,the angle opposite to the longest side is the largest angle.
Given the side lengths satisfy the inequality $AC > AB > BC$.
The side $AC$ is the longest side of $\Delta ABC$.
The angle opposite to side $AC$ is $\angle B$.
Therefore,$\angle B$ is the greatest angle of the triangle.
126
MediumMCQ
In $\Delta PQR$,$PQ = 7.5 \, cm$,$QR = 6.2 \, cm$ and $a < PR < b$,then find the values of $a$ and $b$ in $cm$.
A
$a = 1.3, b = 13.7$
B
$a = 2.3, b = 3.7$
C
$a = 5.3, b = 10.7$
D
$a = 8.3, b = 14.7$

Solution

(A) According to the triangle inequality theorem,the sum of any two sides of a triangle is always greater than the third side,and the difference of any two sides is always less than the third side.
Given sides are $PQ = 7.5 \, cm$ and $QR = 6.2 \, cm$.
Let the third side be $PR$.
$1$. The difference of the two sides must be less than the third side: $PR > |PQ - QR| = |7.5 - 6.2| = 1.3 \, cm$.
$2$. The sum of the two sides must be greater than the third side: $PR < PQ + QR = 7.5 + 6.2 = 13.7 \, cm$.
Therefore,$1.3 < PR < 13.7$.
Comparing this with $a < PR < b$,we get $a = 1.3$ and $b = 13.7$.
127
EasyMCQ
If in $\Delta XYZ$,$\angle Y > \angle X > \angle Z$,then find the smallest side of the triangle.
A
$XZ$
B
$XY$
C
$YZ$
D
$ZX$

Solution

(B) In any triangle,the side opposite to the largest angle is the longest,and the side opposite to the smallest angle is the shortest.
Given the angles are $\angle Y > \angle X > \angle Z$.
The side opposite to $\angle Y$ is $XZ$.
The side opposite to $\angle X$ is $YZ$.
The side opposite to $\angle Z$ is $XY$.
Since $\angle Z$ is the smallest angle,the side opposite to it,which is $XY$,must be the smallest side of the triangle.
128
DifficultMCQ
In $\Delta ABC$,$AB = 9 \, \text{cm}$ and $BC = 12 \, \text{cm}$. If $x < \text{perimeter of } \Delta ABC < y$,then find the values of $x$ and $y$.
A
$x = 20, y = 17$
B
$x = 40, y = 48$
C
$x = 48, y = 24$
D
$x = 24, y = 42$

Solution

(D) Let the third side of the triangle be $AC = b$.
According to the triangle inequality theorem,the sum of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the third side,and the difference of any two sides is less than the third side.
$1$. $AB + BC > AC \implies 9 + 12 > b \implies b < 21$.
$2$. $BC - AB < AC \implies 12 - 9 < b \implies b > 3$.
So,$3 < b < 21$.
The perimeter $P = AB + BC + AC = 9 + 12 + b = 21 + b$.
Since $3 < b < 21$,we add $21$ to all parts of the inequality:
$3 + 21 < 21 + b < 21 + 21$
$24 < P < 42$.
Comparing this with $x < P < y$,we get $x = 24$ and $y = 42$.
129
Medium
In $\Delta ABC$,medians $AD$,$BE$,and $CF$ intersect at point $G$. Prove that,$ar(GAB) = ar(GBC) = ar(GCA) = \frac{1}{3} ar(ABC)$.

Solution

(N/A) $1$. In $\Delta ABC$,$AD$ is the median. Since a median divides a triangle into two triangles of equal area,$ar(ABD) = ar(ACD) = \frac{1}{2} ar(ABC)$.
$2$. Similarly,in $\Delta GBC$,$GD$ is the median,so $ar(GBD) = ar(GCD)$.
$3$. Subtracting these areas from the larger triangles: $ar(GAB) = ar(ABD) - ar(GBD)$ and $ar(GAC) = ar(ACD) - ar(GCD)$. Since $ar(ABD) = ar(ACD)$ and $ar(GBD) = ar(GCD)$,it follows that $ar(GAB) = ar(GAC)$.
$4$. By symmetry,using medians $BE$ or $CF$,we can show $ar(GAB) = ar(GBC) = ar(GCA)$.
$5$. Since the sum of these three areas is $ar(ABC)$,each must be equal to $\frac{1}{3} ar(ABC)$.
130
MediumMCQ
In $\Delta ABC$,$\angle B = 90^{\circ}$,$BC = 8 \, \text{cm}$,and $AC = 17 \, \text{cm}$. $BE$ is a median of the triangle and $M$ is the midpoint of $BE$. Find the area of $\Delta BMC$ in $\text{cm}^2$.
A
$15$
B
$20$
C
$25$
D
$30$

Solution

(A) $1$. In right-angled $\Delta ABC$,by Pythagoras theorem: $AB^2 + BC^2 = AC^2$.
$2$. $AB^2 + 8^2 = 17^2 \implies AB^2 + 64 = 289 \implies AB^2 = 225 \implies AB = 15 \, \text{cm}$.
$3$. Area of $\Delta ABC = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = \frac{1}{2} \times 15 \times 8 = 60 \, \text{cm}^2$.
$4$. Since $BE$ is a median,it divides the triangle into two equal areas: $\text{Area}(\Delta BCE) = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{Area}(\Delta ABC) = \frac{60}{2} = 30 \, \text{cm}^2$.
$5$. In $\Delta BCE$,$M$ is the midpoint of $BE$,so $CM$ is a median of $\Delta BCE$.
$6$. $A$ median divides a triangle into two equal areas,so $\text{Area}(\Delta BMC) = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{Area}(\Delta BCE) = \frac{30}{2} = 15 \, \text{cm}^2$.
131
MediumMCQ
In $\Delta ABC$,$AD$ is a median and $AM$ is an altitude. The side $BA$ of $\Delta ABC$ is produced to any point $E$,so that $AB = AE$. If $BC = 16\, cm$ and $AM = 8\, cm$,then find the area of $\Delta EBD$ in $cm^2$.
A
$18$
B
$64$
C
$36$
D
$27$

Solution

(B) $1$. Given that $AD$ is a median of $\Delta ABC$,it divides the triangle into two triangles of equal area. Thus,$Area(\Delta ABD) = Area(\Delta ADC) = \frac{1}{2} \times Area(\Delta ABC)$.
$2$. The area of $\Delta ABC = \frac{1}{2} \times BC \times AM = \frac{1}{2} \times 16 \times 8 = 64\, cm^2$.
$3$. Therefore,$Area(\Delta ABD) = \frac{1}{2} \times 64 = 32\, cm^2$.
$4$. In $\Delta EBD$,$BA$ is a median because $AB = AE$ (given),which implies $A$ is the midpoint of $BE$. Thus,$DA$ is a median of $\Delta EBD$ relative to base $BE$,but more simply,$\Delta ABD$ and $\Delta EBD$ share the same altitude from $D$ to the line $BE$,and their bases $AB$ and $AE$ are equal.
$5$. Since $AB = AE$,the triangles $\Delta ABD$ and $\Delta AED$ have equal areas. However,looking at $\Delta EBD$,the median $DA$ divides it into two equal areas: $Area(\Delta ABD) = Area(\Delta AED) = 32\, cm^2$.
$6$. The total area of $\Delta EBD = Area(\Delta ABD) + Area(\Delta AED) = 32 + 32 = 64\, cm^2$.
132
Medium
In $\Delta XYZ$,points $A, B, C, D, E, F,$ and $G$ lie on the side $YZ$ such that $YA = AB = BC = CD = DE = EF = FG = GZ$. Prove that $ar(XBE) = \frac{3}{8} ar(XYZ)$.

Solution

(N/A) $1$. Let the base $YZ$ of $\Delta XYZ$ be divided into $8$ equal parts by the points $A, B, C, D, E, F,$ and $G$.
$2$. Since $YA = AB = BC = CD = DE = EF = FG = GZ$,we can say that each segment is equal to $\frac{1}{8}$ of the total length $YZ$.
$3$. The area of a triangle is given by the formula $ar = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$.
$4$. All triangles $\Delta XYZ, \Delta XBE,$ etc.,share the same vertex $X$ and lie on the same base line $YZ$,meaning they all have the same altitude $h$.
$5$. The base of $\Delta XBE$ is $BE$. Since $BE = BC + CD + DE$,and each segment is $\frac{1}{8} YZ$,we have $BE = \frac{1}{8} YZ + \frac{1}{8} YZ + \frac{1}{8} YZ = \frac{3}{8} YZ$.
$6$. Therefore,$ar(XBE) = \frac{1}{2} \times BE \times h = \frac{1}{2} \times (\frac{3}{8} YZ) \times h$.
$7$. This simplifies to $ar(XBE) = \frac{3}{8} \times (\frac{1}{2} \times YZ \times h) = \frac{3}{8} ar(XYZ)$.
133
MediumMCQ
In $\Delta ABC$,$\angle B = 90^{\circ}$,$AB = 8\, \text{cm}$ and $BC = 15\, \text{cm}$,then $\text{ar}(\Delta ABC) = \dots \text{cm}^2$.
A
$100$
B
$90$
C
$60$
D
$120$

Solution

(C) The area of a right-angled triangle is given by the formula: $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$.
In $\Delta ABC$,since $\angle B = 90^{\circ}$,the sides $AB$ and $BC$ act as the base and height.
Given: $AB = 8\, \text{cm}$ (height) and $BC = 15\, \text{cm}$ (base).
$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 15 \times 8$.
$\text{Area} = 15 \times 4 = 60\, \text{cm}^2$.
134
EasyMCQ
In $\Delta ABC$,$AD$ is a median. If $ar(\Delta ABC) = 50 \, cm^2$,then $ar(\Delta ADC) = \dots \dots \dots cm^2$.
A
$144$
B
$9$
C
$15$
D
$25$

Solution

(D) median of a triangle divides it into two triangles of equal areas.
Since $AD$ is the median of $\Delta ABC$,it divides $\Delta ABC$ into two triangles of equal areas,namely $\Delta ABD$ and $\Delta ADC$.
Therefore,$ar(\Delta ADC) = \frac{1}{2} \times ar(\Delta ABC)$.
Given $ar(\Delta ABC) = 50 \, cm^2$.
Thus,$ar(\Delta ADC) = \frac{1}{2} \times 50 \, cm^2 = 25 \, cm^2$.
135
MediumMCQ
In $\Delta ABC$,$AD$ is a median. $P$ and $Q$ are the midpoints of $AB$ and $AD$ respectively. If $\operatorname{ar}(\Delta ABC) = 72 \, \text{cm}^2$,then $\operatorname{ar}(\Delta APQ) = \dots \text{cm}^2$.
A
$12$
B
$18$
C
$9$
D
$36$

Solution

(C) $1$. Since $AD$ is the median of $\Delta ABC$,it divides the triangle into two triangles of equal area.
$\operatorname{ar}(\Delta ABD) = \frac{1}{2} \operatorname{ar}(\Delta ABC) = \frac{1}{2} \times 72 = 36 \, \text{cm}^2$.
$2$. In $\Delta ABD$,$Q$ is the midpoint of $AD$. Therefore,$BQ$ is a median of $\Delta ABD$.
$\operatorname{ar}(\Delta ABQ) = \frac{1}{2} \operatorname{ar}(\Delta ABD) = \frac{1}{2} \times 36 = 18 \, \text{cm}^2$.
$3$. In $\Delta ABQ$,$P$ is the midpoint of $AB$. Therefore,$QP$ is a median of $\Delta ABQ$.
$\operatorname{ar}(\Delta APQ) = \frac{1}{2} \operatorname{ar}(\Delta ABQ) = \frac{1}{2} \times 18 = 9 \, \text{cm}^2$.
136
EasyMCQ
In $\Delta PQR$,$\angle Q = 90^{\circ}$,$QR = 21 \text{ cm}$ and $PR = 29 \text{ cm}$,then find the area of $\Delta PQR$ in $\text{cm}^2$.
A
$36$
B
$336$
C
$84$
D
$210$

Solution

(D) Given that $\Delta PQR$ is a right-angled triangle with $\angle Q = 90^{\circ}$.
According to the Pythagorean theorem,$PQ^2 + QR^2 = PR^2$.
Substituting the given values: $PQ^2 + 21^2 = 29^2$.
$PQ^2 + 441 = 841$.
$PQ^2 = 841 - 441 = 400$.
$PQ = \sqrt{400} = 20 \text{ cm}$.
The area of a right-angled triangle is given by $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$.
Here,$\text{base} = QR = 21 \text{ cm}$ and $\text{height} = PQ = 20 \text{ cm}$.
$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 21 \times 20 = 21 \times 10 = 210 \text{ cm}^2$.
137
MediumMCQ
In $\Delta ABC$,$AD$ is a median. If $\operatorname{ar}(ADB) = 53 \, cm^2$,then find $\operatorname{ar}(ABC)$ in $cm^2$.
A
$36$
B
$106$
C
$336$
D
$128$

Solution

(B) median of a triangle divides it into two triangles of equal areas.
Since $AD$ is the median of $\Delta ABC$,it divides the triangle into two triangles,$\Delta ADB$ and $\Delta ADC$,such that $\operatorname{ar}(ADB) = \operatorname{ar}(ADC)$.
Given that $\operatorname{ar}(ADB) = 53 \, cm^2$,therefore $\operatorname{ar}(ADC) = 53 \, cm^2$.
The area of $\Delta ABC$ is the sum of the areas of $\Delta ADB$ and $\Delta ADC$.
$\operatorname{ar}(ABC) = \operatorname{ar}(ADB) + \operatorname{ar}(ADC) = 53 \, cm^2 + 53 \, cm^2 = 106 \, cm^2$.
138
MediumMCQ
In $\Delta PQR$,$PM$ is a median. If $\text{ar}(\Delta PMQ) = 36 \text{ cm}^2$,then find $\text{ar}(\Delta PMR)$ in $\text{cm}^2$.
A
$53$
B
$50$
C
$36$
D
$75$

Solution

(C) median of a triangle divides it into two triangles of equal areas.
In $\Delta PQR$,$PM$ is the median to the side $QR$.
Therefore,$\text{ar}(\Delta PMQ) = \text{ar}(\Delta PMR)$.
Given that $\text{ar}(\Delta PMQ) = 36 \text{ cm}^2$.
Thus,$\text{ar}(\Delta PMR) = 36 \text{ cm}^2$.
139
MediumMCQ
In $\Delta ABC$,$\angle B = 90^{\circ}$,$AB = 14 \, cm$ and $AC = 50 \, cm$,then find the area of $\Delta ABC$ in $cm^2$.
A
$110$
B
$220$
C
$330$
D
$336$

Solution

(D) Given that $\Delta ABC$ is a right-angled triangle with $\angle B = 90^{\circ}$.
Using the Pythagorean theorem: $AC^2 = AB^2 + BC^2$.
Substitute the given values: $50^2 = 14^2 + BC^2$.
$2500 = 196 + BC^2$.
$BC^2 = 2500 - 196 = 2304$.
$BC = \sqrt{2304} = 48 \, cm$.
The area of a right-angled triangle is given by $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$.
$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times AB \times BC = \frac{1}{2} \times 14 \times 48$.
$\text{Area} = 7 \times 48 = 336 \, cm^2$.
140
MediumMCQ
In $\Delta ABC$,$\angle B = 90^{\circ}$ and $BM$ is an altitude to the hypotenuse $AC$. If $AB = 12 \, cm$ and $BC = 16 \, cm$,then find the length of $BM$ in $cm$.
A
$9.6$
B
$13$
C
$21$
D
$25$

Solution

(A) In $\Delta ABC$,since $\angle B = 90^{\circ}$,by the Pythagorean theorem,$AC^2 = AB^2 + BC^2$.
Substituting the values,$AC^2 = 12^2 + 16^2 = 144 + 256 = 400$.
Thus,$AC = \sqrt{400} = 20 \, cm$.
The area of $\Delta ABC$ can be calculated as $\frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$.
Using $AB$ and $BC$ as base and height,Area $= \frac{1}{2} \times 12 \times 16 = 96 \, cm^2$.
Alternatively,using $AC$ as the base and $BM$ as the altitude,Area $= \frac{1}{2} \times AC \times BM$.
Equating the two expressions for area: $\frac{1}{2} \times 20 \times BM = 96$.
$10 \times BM = 96$.
$BM = 9.6 \, cm$.
141
EasyMCQ
For an equilateral triangle,each of whose side is $a$,the length of any altitude of that triangle is ...........
A
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} a^{2}$
B
$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} a$
C
$\frac{\sqrt{3 a}}{2}$
D
$\frac{\sqrt{3 a}}{4}$

Solution

(B) In an equilateral triangle with side length $a$,the altitude divides the base into two equal parts of length $\frac{a}{2}$.
By applying the Pythagorean theorem in one of the resulting right-angled triangles:
$h^{2} + (\frac{a}{2})^{2} = a^{2}$
$h^{2} + \frac{a^{2}}{4} = a^{2}$
$h^{2} = a^{2} - \frac{a^{2}}{4}$
$h^{2} = \frac{3a^{2}}{4}$
Taking the square root of both sides:
$h = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} a$
Thus,the length of the altitude is $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} a$.
142
MediumMCQ
In $\Delta ABC$,$AB = 6 \, cm$,$BC = 8 \, cm$,and $AC = 10 \, cm$. $BM$ is an altitude on $AC$. Then $BM = \dots \, cm$.
A
$48$
B
$4.8$
C
$24$
D
$2.4$

Solution

(B) First,observe that $AB^2 + BC^2 = 6^2 + 8^2 = 36 + 64 = 100 = 10^2 = AC^2$.
Since the sum of the squares of two sides equals the square of the third side,$\Delta ABC$ is a right-angled triangle with the right angle at $B$.
The area of $\Delta ABC$ can be calculated as $\frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} = \frac{1}{2} \times AB \times BC = \frac{1}{2} \times 6 \times 8 = 24 \, cm^2$.
Alternatively,using $AC$ as the base and $BM$ as the altitude,the area is $\frac{1}{2} \times AC \times BM = \frac{1}{2} \times 10 \times BM = 5 \times BM$.
Equating the two areas: $5 \times BM = 24$.
Therefore,$BM = \frac{24}{5} = 4.8 \, cm$.
143
EasyMCQ
Area of a right triangle $=$ ...........
A
$\frac{3}{2} \times$ product of the sides forming the right angle
B
$\frac{1}{2} \times$ product of the sides forming the right angle
C
$\frac{1}{5} \times$ product of the sides forming the right angle
D
$\frac{1}{3} \times$ product of the sides forming the right angle

Solution

(B) The area of a triangle is given by the formula: $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$.
In a right-angled triangle,the two sides that form the right angle act as the base and the height.
Therefore,the area of a right triangle is $\frac{1}{2} \times \text{product of the sides forming the right angle}$.

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