Q40 / 60 · KVPY 2015 (SA) · Mathematics

Let $\mathrm{P}$ be an interior point of a triangle $\mathrm{ABC}$. Let $\mathrm{Q}$ and $\mathrm{R}$ be the reflections of $\mathrm{P}$ in $\mathrm{AB}$ and $\mathrm{AC}$, respectively. IF $\mathrm{Q}, \mathrm{A}, \mathrm{R}$ are collinear then $\angle A$ equals.

  • A
    $30^{\circ}$
  • B
    $60^{\circ}$
  • Correct answer
    C
    $90^{\circ}$
  • D
    $120^{\circ}$

Solution

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So from Diagram $$ \begin{array}{l} \theta+\theta+\phi+\phi=180^{\circ} \\ \angle \mathrm{A}=\theta+\phi=90^{\circ} \end{array} $$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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