Plane Geometry


  1. X and Y are the mid-points of sides AB and AC of a triangle ABC. If (BC + XY) = 12 units, then (BC – XY) is









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    On the basis of question we draw a figure of triangle ABC in which X and Y are the mid-points of sides AB and AC ,

    The line joining the mid–points of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and half of the base.

    ∴ XY =
    1
    BC
    2

    ⇒ BC = 2XY
    ∴ BC + XY = 12 units
    ⇒ 2XY + XY = 12
    ⇒ 3XY = 12

    Correct Option: B

    On the basis of question we draw a figure of triangle ABC in which X and Y are the mid-points of sides AB and AC ,

    The line joining the mid–points of two sides of a triangle is parallel to the third side and half of the base.

    ∴ XY =
    1
    BC
    2

    ⇒ BC = 2XY
    ∴ BC + XY = 12 units
    ⇒ 2XY + XY = 12
    ⇒ 3XY = 12
    ⇒ XY =
    12
    = 4 units
    3

    ∴ BC = 12 – 4 = 8 units
    ∴ BC – XY = 8 – 4 = 4 units


  1. If in ∆ ABC, ∠B = 5 ∠C and ∠A = 3∠C, then the measure of ∠C is









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    According to question,
    In a triangle ABC,
    Given , ∠B = 5∠C; and ∠A = 3∠C
    ∴ ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°
    ⇒ 3∠C + 5∠C + ∠C = 180°
    ⇒ 9∠C = 180°

    Correct Option: C

    According to question,
    In a triangle ABC,
    Given , ∠B = 5∠C; and ∠A = 3∠C
    ∴ ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180°
    ⇒ 3∠C + 5∠C + ∠C = 180°
    ⇒ 9∠C = 180°

    ⇒ ∠C =
    180°
    = 20°
    9



  1. Which one of the following combination of measurements can form the sides of a triangle?









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    As we know that the sum of the two sides of a triangle is greater than the third side.
    For option, 11 cm., 3 cm., and 12 cm,
    11 + 3 = 14 > 12
    3 + 12 = 15 > 11
    11 + 12 = 23 > 3

    Correct Option: B

    As we know that the sum of the two sides of a triangle is greater than the third side.
    For option, 11 cm., 3 cm., and 12 cm,
    11 + 3 = 14 > 12
    3 + 12 = 15 > 11
    11 + 12 = 23 > 3
    Hence , option B is correct answer .


  1. In ∆ ABC, ∠B = 35°, ∠C = 65° and the bisector of ∠BAC meets BC in D. Then ∠ADB is :









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    According to question , we draw a figure ∆ ABC

    Given , ∠ABC = 35°
    ∠ACB = 65°
    ∴ ∠BAC + ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 180°
    ∠BAC = 180° – 35° – 65°
    ∠BAC = 180° – 100° = 80°

    Correct Option: D

    According to question , we draw a figure ∆ ABC

    Given , ∠ABC = 35°
    ∠ACB = 65°
    ∴ ∠BAC + ∠ABC + ∠ACB = 180°
    ∠BAC = 180° – 35° – 65°
    ∠BAC = 180° – 100° = 80°
    ∠BAD = ∠DAC = 40°
    ∴ ∠ADB = 180° – 35° – 40° = 105°



  1. The orthocentre of a triangle lies on one of the sides. Then









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    If the orthocentre of a triangle lies on the side, it lies on the vertex.

    Correct Option: A

    If the orthocentre of a triangle lies on the side, it lies on the vertex. Hence , option A is correct answer .