Basics of TrianglesXAT Previous-Year Questions

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Basics of Triangles · XAT PYQs

XAT 2019 · QA & DI
Q1.

The figure below shows two right angled triangles ∆OAB and ∆OQP with right angles at vertex A and P, respectively, having the common vertex O, The lengths of some of the sides are indicated in the figure. (Note that the figure is not drawn to scale.) AB and OP are parallel. What is ∠QOB?

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XAT 2019 · QA & DI
Q2.

Let ABC be an isosceles triangle. Suppose that the sides AB and AC are equal and let the length of AB be x cm. Let b denote the angle ∠ABC and sin b = 3/5. If the area of the triangle ABC is M sq. cm, then which of the following is true about M?

XAT 2016 · QA & DI
Q3.

In the figure below, AB = AC = CD. If ∠ADB = 20°, what is the value of ∠BAD?

XAT 2015 · QA & DI
Q4.

In the diagram below, CD = BF = 10 units and ∠CED = ∠BAF = 30°. What would be the area of triangle AED? (Note: Diagram below may not be proportional to scale.)

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