JEE Advanced 2013Paper 2
- Exam
- JEE Advanced
- Year
- 2013
- Paper
- Paper 2
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Chapter
- Properties of Triangles
JEE Advanced 2013 · Paper 2 · Mathematics · Properties of Triangles
In a ∆ PQR , P is the largest angle and cosP = (1)/(3) . Further...
In a , is the largest angle and . Further the incircle of the triangle touches the sides and at and respectively, such that the lengths of and are consecutive even integers. Then possible length(s) of the side(s) of the triangle is (are)
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
Consider the following figure:
We assumed the value of sides in terms of , which satisfies our given condition.
Now applying cosine rule,
Length of the sides will be and .