SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 109

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q109

ΔABC is an equilateral triangle in which D, E and F are the points on sides BC, AC and AB, respectively, such that AD ⊥ BC, BE ⊥ AC and CF ⊥ AB. Which of the followign is true?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 3AC2 = 4BE2

Understanding

Given:

AD ⊥ BC, BE ⊥ AC and CF ⊥ AB

In equilateral triangle:

Height of the triangle = √3/2 × Side

Application

 

Height of the triangle ABC = BE = √3/2 × AC

So,

√3AC = 2BE

⇒ 3AC2 = 4BE2