How many different squares - Coordinate geometry

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A certain square is to be drawn on a coordinate plane. One of the vertices must be on the origin, and the square is to have an area of 100. If all coordinates of the vertices must be integers, how many different ways can this square be drawn?

a) 4
b) 6
c) 8
d) 10
e) 12

Isn't it supposed to be 4 ?

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by bluementor » Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:33 am
I've posted a solution including a diagram to explain this problem here:

https://www.beatthegmat.com/hard-mgmat-7 ... t9944.html

see if it helps. post back if you have further queries.

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by mavesum » Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:47 am
thanx BM , that explanation is too good , the diagram makes it more clear

btw it was real toughie for me i must say

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by bluementor » Mon Apr 20, 2009 2:12 am
mavesum wrote:thanx BM , that explanation is too good , the diagram makes it more clear

btw it was real toughie for me i must say
Glad it was helpful to you. :D

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