KVPY2020MathematicsProperties of Triangles
Six consecutive sides of an equiangular octagon are 6 ,   9 ,   8 ,   7 ,   10 ,   5 in that order. The integer nearest to the sum of the remaining two sides is
Options
- A17
- B18
- C19
- D20
Correct answer
B. 18
Step-by-step solution
Let ABCDEFGH be the equiangular octagon as shown P Q = S R ⇒ y 2 + 6 + 9 2 = 5 2 + 10 + 7 2 ⇒ y = 3 + 4 2 Also: P S = Q R ⇒ y 2 + x + 5 2 = 9 2 + 8 + 7 2 ⇒ x = 4 + 4 2 ∴ x + y = 7 + 8 2 = 18 . 313 ∴ Nearest integer = 18 18