Q30 / 57 · KVPY 2019 (SA) · Mathematics

The sides a, b, c of a triangle satisfy the relations c2=2ab and a2+c2=3b2. Then the measure of ∠BAC, in degrees, is

  • A
    30
  • Correct answer
    B
    45
  • C
    60
  • D
    90

Solution

 It is given that the sides of triangle, a, b and c satisfy the following relations

c2=2ab
and a2+c2=3b2
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get

Figure

 

a2+2ab=3b2

⇒a2+2ab+b2=4b2

⇒(a+b)2=(2b)2=(b+b)2

⇒a=b,80c=2a

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

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