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2019 · 9 Apr · Shift 2 · Q30
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Circle question

2019 · 9 Apr · Shift 2 · Q30

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A rectangle is inscribed in a circle with a diameter lying along the line 3y = x + 7. If the two adjacent vertices of the rectangle are (–8, 5) and (6, 5), then the area of the rectangle (in sq. units) is :
  1. A
    72
  2. B
    84
  3. C
    56
  4. D
    98
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Correct answer: B

  1. Given adjacent vertices of the rectangle

The two adjacent vertices are A(−8,5),B(6,5).A(-8,5), \quad B(6,5).A(−8,5),B(6,5).

Since they are adjacent and have the same yyy-coordinate, side ABABAB is horizontal.

Its length is AB=∣6−(−8)∣=14.AB = |6-(-8)| = 14.AB=∣6−(−8)∣=14.

  1. Find the center of the rectangle

A rectangle inscribed in a circle has its diagonals passing through the center of the circle. Hence the center of the circle is also the center of the rectangle.

The diameter lies along the line 3y=x+7.3y = x+7.3y=x+7.

So the center of the rectangle must lie on this line.

Also, since ABABAB is a side of the rectangle and is horizontal, the opposite side will also be horizontal. Therefore the center lies on the perpendicular bisector of ABABAB.

Midpoint of ABABAB is M(−8+62,5+52)=(−1,5).M\left(\frac{-8+6}{2},\frac{5+5}{2}\right)=(-1,5).M(2−8+6​,25+5​)=(−1,5).

Since ABABAB is horizontal, its perpendicular bisector is the vertical line x=−1.x=-1.x=−1.

Thus the center OOO is the intersection of x=−1x=-1x=−1 and 3y=x+7.3y=x+7.3y=x+7.

Substitute x=−1x=-1x=−1: 3y=−1+7=6  ⟹  y=2.3y=-1+7=6 \implies y=2.3y=−1+7=6⟹y=2.

Hence, O=(−1,2).O=(-1,2).O=(−1,2).

  1. Find the other side length of the rectangle

The center of the rectangle is the midpoint between the top and bottom sides.

Since ABABAB lies on y=5y=5y=5, and the center has y=2y=2y=2, the vertical distance from the center to side ABABAB is 5−2=3.5-2=3.5−2=3.

Therefore the full vertical side length of the rectangle is 2×3=6.2\times 3=6.2×3=6.

  1. Area of the rectangle

Thus the rectangle has dimensions 14×6.14 \times 6.14×6.

So its area is 14⋅6=84.14\cdot 6 = 84.14⋅6=84.

  1. Check with options

The correct option is 84\boxed{84}84​ which is Option B.

  1. Comparison with stored answer

Stored correct answer: B

Our derived answer: B

So they agree.

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