1. In triangle ABC, which is right-angled at A, side AC measures 10 cm.

The angles bisectors of ∠B and ∠C

meets at a point O such that BO and CO are 8 √ ❑ cm and 8 cm respectively. Determine the area of ∆
ABC.
a. 20√ ❑ cm2 b. 10√ ❑ cm2 c. 20√ ❑ cm2 d. 10√ ❑ cm2

Answer: B
Solution:
From the data given in question we can draw,

1
Since O is formed by joining bisectors ∠B and ∠C then ∠BOC = 90° + × 90° = 135°
2
To find BC, we can apply cosine rule,
2 2 2
OB +OC −BC
⇒ cos 135° =
2 ×OB × OC
❑
⇒ cos (90 + 45)° = ( 8 √ ❑ )
❑
−1 ( 8 √ ❑ )❑
⇒ =
√❑ ❑
⇒ – 128 = 128 + 64 + BC2
⇒ BC2 = 128 + 64 + 128
⇒ BC = √ ❑ = 8√ ❑
Since ABC is a right angle triangle right angled at A,
By Pythagoras theorem, BC2 = AB2 + AC2
320 = AB2 + 100
AB2 = 220
AB = 2√ ❑
1
⇒ Now area of ΔABC = × 10 × 2 √ ❑ = 10√ ❑ cm2.
2

2. Given a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD with sides AB = 28 cm and BC = 96 cm, find the minimum possible
area of the circle which is not covered by this quadrilateral. If the distance between AC is maximum
possible. (Take π=3.14 ¿

a. 1896 cm2 b. 5350 cm2 c. 4006 cm2 d. 4564 cm2

Answer: C
Solution:
We can draw,
Maximum distance between AC is possible when AC will be diameter, and if AC is diameter then ΔABC
will be a right angle triangle.
Hence AC Will be 100 cm (following triple (7 – 24 – 25)
Now the maximum area of this quadrilateral will be when we maximize the area of triangle ADC.
So, we will take its radius as the height of the triangle.
1
Hence maximum possible area of this triangle = × 100 × 50 = 2500 cm2
2
1
Area of triangle ABC = × 28 × 96 = 1344
2
Area of the circle will be = π × 502 = 2500 π cm2
Minimum area which is not covered by quadrilateral = 2500π – (2500 + 1344) = 2500π – 3844 = 4006
cm2

3. In triangle ΔABC, the angle bisector of ∠A, meets BC at D, forms an angle of 120° with vertex C. The
lengths of segments BD and DC are 19 cm and 76 cm, respectively. Determine the area of ΔABC.
2005 2 1810 2 1805 2
a. cm b. cm c. 1805 √ ❑cm2 d. cm
√❑ √❑ √❑

Answer: c
Solution:
Let AD, BD, CD be a, b, c respectively.

We can apply the cosine rule to find AB and AC.

2 2 2
a +b −AB
cos 60° =
2 ab
AB2 = a2 + b2 – ab … (i)
2 2 2
a +c − AC
cos 120° =
2 ac
AC2 = a2 + c2 + ac … (ii)
Since AD is also the bisector ∠A of we can also apply internal bisector theorem.
 AB b
⇒ =
AC c
⇒ On squaring both sides, and putting the values of AB and AC
2 2
b AB
2 = 2
c AC
2 2 2
19 a +b −ab
2 = 2 2
76 a +c + ac
1 a2 +192−19 a
⇒ =
16 a2 +762 +76 a
⇒ a2 + 76a + 762 = 16a2 + 16 × 192 – 19 × 16a
⇒ 15a2 – 76 × 5a = 0
⇒ a(15a – 76 × 5) = 0
76
a=
3
1 76 1 76
Area of this triangle = ×19 × sin 60°+ ×76 × sin 120 °
2 3 2 3
1 76 √ ❑ 2
× ×
⇒
2 3 ❑ cm

Direction: Read the following data and then solve Q4 and Q5 accordingly.
Observe the following figure, Where ED is tangent to circle with center O

4. If ∠AOD, ∠DEA and ∠CFB are 90°, 15° and 75° respectively. Then find ∠AOC. (In Degrees)
(TITA)

Answer: 150
Solution:
Given,

If we consider only DE and AE,

Let angle DOB be a
 1
Then, 15° = × (90 – a)
2
⇒ a = 60°
And when we consider segment AB and CD,
Let angle COB be ‘b’
1
75° = × (90 + b)
2
⇒ b = 60°
Now for angle AOC (let it be ‘c’)
a + b + c + 90° = 360°
Putting values of a and b,
⇒ c = 150°

5. If radius of this circle is 5√ ❑and DE = 10 cm. DF, FC and AF, FB are two consecutive multiples of 3 and
FC > DF, ∠AOB = ∠DOC = 120° and FC ≠ FB, then find the length of FE. (in cm)
(TITA)

Answer: 11
Solution:
Given,

After joining OB we will get Triangle OAB and since angle AOB is given we can directly apply the cosine
rule.
2 2 2
a +a −( AB )
⇒ cos 120° = (here we have taken radius as a)
2 ×a × a
⇒ AB = 15
⇒ Since angle DOB is the same, then DC will also be = 15.
Then, AF × FB = DF × FC
DF × FC = 9 × 6 (Consecutive multiples of 3)
FC = 9 (since, FC > DF)
Also, DF × FC = AF × FB
9 × 6 = AF × FB
FB = 6 (Since FB ≠ FC)
Now considering lines DE and AB
We can apply,
⇒ (DE)2 = EB × EA
⇒ 100 = x × (15 + x)
⇒ x=5
Now, FE = 5 + 6 = 11 cm.
6. Two parallel chords, AB and CD, are drawn in a circle with center O having a radius of 5 cm. AB is 8 cm
long, and CD is 6 cm long. A smaller circle is drawn between these two chords, touching each chord only
at their midpoints. Additionally, two more circles are drawn on the other side of each chord, each
touching the respective chord at their midpoints and the main circle only once. Both chords are opposite
to the center of the circle. Find the total area of the three smaller circles. (In cm 2)
a. 12.5 π b. 15.5 π c. 15 π d. 13.5 π

Answer: D
Solution:
Let E and F be the mid points of Chord CS and AB respectively. And the radius of two other smaller circle
be R and R’.

Both chords were touched at mid points hence, it will make right angle at centre,
Now, OA = 5 cm, AF = 4 cm then OF = 3 cm (triplets 3 – 4 – 5)
Similarly, OE will be 4 cm.
Then EF = 4 + 3 = 7 cm. = diameter of circle drawn between chords AB and CD.
Hence radius of smaller circle between AB and CD = 3.5 cm
Area of that circle = π(3.5)2 = 12.25 π cm2
Now for other two smaller circles,
5−3
R’ = = 1 cm
2
Area = π cm2
5−4
For, R = =0.5 cm
2
Area = 0.25 π cm2
Total area of these three circles = 13.5 π cm2

7. An equilateral triangle has a side length of √ ❑ – 1 cm. Inside this triangle, three identical circles are
placed such that each circle touches two circles at one point each and tangent to the other two sides.
Calculate the area of the triangle formed by connecting the centers of these three circles.
7 √❑ 2 7 √❑ 2 7 √❑ 2
a. cm b. cm c. cm d. None of these
❑ ❑ ❑
Answer: a
Solution:
Let the radius of the smaller circle be ‘a’.

Since, each circle is identical to each other, and each side is tangential to circle,
Then ∆ DBE will be right angle triangle, right angled at D and will make DBE = 30° .
Then, DB = √ ❑, (using Sine rule)
AB in terms of a = √ ❑
⇒ 2 a ( √❑ )
⇒ 2 a= √ ❑ cm.
❑
⇒ Each side of triangle EFG will be equal, which is equal to 2a.
⇒ Area of ∆ EFG= √ ❑ cm2.
❑

Direction: Read the following information and answer questions Q8 and Q9.
In triangle ABC, ∠A = 60°. The angle bisector AD meets BC at D and divides BD : DC in 2 : 3, and AD =
6 √❑ cm.
Find the sum of the lengths of the other two sides, AB and AC.

Since AD is the angle bisector of A, then, BD : DC = AB : AC = 2:3

LET, BD and DC be 2a and 3a respectively. Also, AB and AC be 2b and 3b respectively.
Given, AD = 6√3

Now we can apply cosine rule in Triangle ABD,

⇒
2
( √ )❑
cos 30° = (2 b) + 6 ❑
❑
2 2
⇒ √ ❑ = 4 b + 36 ×3 – 4 a
❑ 2 ×2 b × 6 √ ❑
⇒ 36b = 4b2 + 108 – 4a2
⇒ 4a2 = 4b2 – 36b + 108
⇒ a2 = b2 – 9b + 27 … (1)

Applying Cosine rule in triangle ADC,

⇒
2
( √ )❑
cos 30° = (3 b) + 6 ❑
❑
2 2
⇒ √ ❑ = 9 b +108 – 9 a
❑ 2× 3b × 6 √ ❑
⇒ 9a2 = 9b2 – 54b + 108
⇒ a2 = b2 – 6b + 12 … (2)
On solving eqn. (1) and eqn. (2)
b = 5 and, a = √ ❑
Sum of two sides AB and AC = 5b = 25 cm.

9. BC is extended to a point E such that ∠DAE = 60°. Find CE. {you can use the data of previous question
(i.e. Q8)}

After extending BC to E, we will now consider ΔADE for our further calculations,
DC AD
Now, AC is the bisector of ∠DAE, we can write, =
CE AE
CE DC 3a
⇒ = =
AE AD 6 √ ❑
⇒ Let CE and AE be √ ❑x and 2 √ ❑ respectively.

Now applying cosine rule in ΔACE,

2 ❑
⇒ cos 30° = ( 15 ) + ( 2 √ ❑)
❑
2 2
√ ❑ 225+12 x – 7 x
⇒ =
❑ 2× 15 ×2 √ ❑
⇒ 90x = 225 + 5x2
⇒ 5x2 - 90x + 225 = 0
⇒ x ⇒ 15 or 3
CE = √ ❑x = 3√ ❑ or 15√ ❑

10. In a triangle ΔABC, AC = 12 and ∠BAC = 60° . A point D is located on BC such that D is between B and
C. A circle is drawn with BD as its diameter, and AB and AC are tangents to this circle. Another circle with
center O is drawn such that it is tangent to both AB and AC, and it meets the first circle at only one
point. The length of the tangent for the smaller circle is 2 cm. Find the area of the smaller circle.
4 2
a. π cm2 b. π cm2 c. 2 π cm2 d. π cm2
3 3

Answer: A
Solution:
For the first circle, BD and AB is tangent, which is only possible when ABC is a right angle triangle, right
angled at point B.
Now, Then AB and BC will be 6 cm and 6√ ❑cm respectively (since ∠BAC = 60°)
Let the radius of bigger circle be R and smaller circle be r’.

For ΔEGC and ΔABC,

⇒ ∠EGC = ∠ABD (= 90°)
⇒ ∠GCE = ∠ACB (Common)
Hence, ΔABC ~ ΔEGC (AAA similarity)
12 6
Then, =
6 √❑ R
2R = 6√ ❑ – R
R = 2√ ❑ cm.
Similarly, for ΔAFO and ΔABE,
∠FAO = ∠BAE (Common)
∠AFO = ∠ABE (= 90°)
Hence, ΔAFO ~ ΔABC (by AAA similarity)
2 r
Then, =
6 2 √❑
2 √❑
r′ =
❑
Area of smaller circle = π ¿ ¿ cm2.