KVPY2014MathematicsProperties of Triangles
Let A B C be a triangle such that A B=B C . Let F be the midpoint of A B and X be a point on B C such that FX is perpendicular to AB . If BX =3 XC then the ratio BC / AC equals :
Options
- A3
- B2
- C3 2
- D1
Correct answer
C. 3 2
Step-by-step solution
A B=B C Cos = 2 3 and Sin 2 = 1 6 array l 2 = - = 2 = 1 6 = y 2 a = 1 6 a y = 3 2 array