M CUBE: Math-e-Matics by Maheshwari PRMO

Let S be a circle with centre be O. A chord AB, not the diameter, divides S into two regions R1 and R2 such that O belongs to R2. Let S1 be a circle with centre in R1, touching AB at X and S internally. Let S2 be a circle with centre in R2, touching AB at Y, the circle S internally, and passing through the centre of S. The point X lies on the diameter passing through the centre of S2 and angle YXO = 30 degrees. If the radius of S2 is 100 units, find the length of the radius of S1?

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RMO

RMO or Regional Math Olympiad is the first round of mathematics contest (in India) leading to the prestigious International Mathematics Olympiad. It is held in December (the first Sunday of December). The test is conducted in each of the 19 regions of India. From each region, about 30 students are selected for the next level … Continue reading RMO

M CUBE: Math-e-Matics by Maheshwari Basic Mathematics

In a right triangle ABC, right angled at B, BC = 15 cm, and AB = 8 cm. A circle is inscribed in triangle ABC. What is the radius of the circle?

We can directly use the formula r=Δ/s where r is the radius of in-circle, Δ is the area of the triangle and s is the semi-perimeter. Since its a right-angled triangle, we can use Pythagoras Theorem to find the third side.AC^2 = AB^2 + BC^2AC = 17 cm semi−perimeter = s = (AB+BC+CA)/2 = 20cm Δ = (base∗height)/2 = 60 sq.cm. … Continue reading In a right triangle ABC, right angled at B, BC = 15 cm, and AB = 8 cm. A circle is inscribed in triangle ABC. What is the radius of the circle?