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In the figure, PQRS is a square of sides 8cm. What is the area of...

Mathematics
JAMB 1991

In the figure, PQRS is a square of sides 8cm. What is the area of \(\bigtriangleup\)UVW?

  • A. 64 sq. cm
  • B. 40 sq.cm
  • C. 50 sq.cm
  • D. 10 sq.cm
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

In △ UQV 

|UV|\(^2\) = 6\(^2\) + 4\(^2\)  (Pythagora's theorem)

|UV| = \(\sqrt{52}\) = 7.21cm

Also, in △ WVR

|WV|\(^2\) = 2\(^2\) + 2\(^2\) = 4 + 4 = 8 (same reason as above)

|WV| = \(\sqrt{8}\) = 2.83

Therefore, the area of △ UVW = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 2.83 x 7.21 = 10.21 ≈ 10cm\(^2\)


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