(1) q=3
(2) The area of triangle OAB is 8
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karthikpandian19
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In the figure above, the coordinates of A and B are (0,p) and (p,q) respectively, where q and p are positive. What is the value of p?
(1) q=3
(2) The area of triangle OAB is 8
(1) q=3
(2) The area of triangle OAB is 8
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karthikpandian19 wrote:In the figure above, the coordinates of A and B are (0,p) and (p,q) respectively, where q and p are positive. What is the value of p?
(1) q=3
(2) The area of triangle OAB is 8
St (1)
q = 3
Doesnt tell us anything about p
Not Sufficient
St(2)
Area = 8
Area = (1/2)* p * p
p*p = 16
Sufficient
Option B
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OA is B
Stat.2
The area of a triangle is ½·Base·Height. p is both the base AO and the height BD of this triangle. The area of OAB is ½·p·p = ½p2 = 8. Now you can calculate p.
Stat.2
The area of a triangle is ½·Base·Height. p is both the base AO and the height BD of this triangle. The area of OAB is ½·p·p = ½p2 = 8. Now you can calculate p.
rijul007 wrote:karthikpandian19 wrote:In the figure above, the coordinates of A and B are (0,p) and (p,q) respectively, where q and p are positive. What is the value of p?
(1) q=3
(2) The area of triangle OAB is 8
St (1)
q = 3
Doesnt tell us anything about p
Not Sufficient
St(2)
Area = 8
Area = (1/2)* p * q
p*q = 16
We cant say anything about the value of p
Not Sufficient
Combining St(1) and St(2)
p*q = 16
p = 16/3
Option C
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Can you please elaboratekarthikpandian19 wrote:OA is B
Stat.2
The area of a triangle is ½·Base·Height. p is both the base AO and the height BD of this triangle. The area of OAB is ½·p·p = ½p2 = 8. Now you can calculate p.
rijul007 wrote:karthikpandian19 wrote:In the figure above, the coordinates of A and B are (0,p) and (p,q) respectively, where q and p are positive. What is the value of p?
(1) q=3
(2) The area of triangle OAB is 8
St (1)
q = 3
Doesnt tell us anything about p
Not Sufficient
St(2)
Area = 8
Area = (1/2)* p * q
p*q = 16
We cant say anything about the value of p
Not Sufficient
Combining St(1) and St(2)
p*q = 16
p = 16/3
Option C
I didnt get you
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karthikpandian19
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If you see the IMAGE attached to this question showing the triangle, it shows that the Height & Base of the triangle is same.
O is the Origin (0,0)
A is (0,p)
B is (p,q) .......... refer the image
O is the Origin (0,0)
A is (0,p)
B is (p,q) .......... refer the image
rijul007 wrote:Can you please elaboratekarthikpandian19 wrote:OA is B
Stat.2
The area of a triangle is ½·Base·Height. p is both the base AO and the height BD of this triangle. The area of OAB is ½·p·p = ½p2 = 8. Now you can calculate p.
rijul007 wrote:karthikpandian19 wrote:In the figure above, the coordinates of A and B are (0,p) and (p,q) respectively, where q and p are positive. What is the value of p?
(1) q=3
(2) The area of triangle OAB is 8
St (1)
q = 3
Doesnt tell us anything about p
Not Sufficient
St(2)
Area = 8
Area = (1/2)* p * q
p*q = 16
We cant say anything about the value of p
Not Sufficient
Combining St(1) and St(2)
p*q = 16
p = 16/3
Option C
I didnt get you
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karthikpandian19 wrote:If you see the IMAGE attached to this question showing the triangle, it shows that the Height & Base of the triangle is same.
O is the Origin (0,0)
A is (0,p)
B is (p,q) .......... refer the image
rijul007 wrote:Can you please elaboratekarthikpandian19 wrote:OA is B
Stat.2
The area of a triangle is ½·Base·Height. p is both the base AO and the height BD of this triangle. The area of OAB is ½·p·p = ½p2 = 8. Now you can calculate p.
rijul007 wrote:karthikpandian19 wrote:In the figure above, the coordinates of A and B are (0,p) and (p,q) respectively, where q and p are positive. What is the value of p?
(1) q=3
(2) The area of triangle OAB is 8
St (1)
q = 3
Doesnt tell us anything about p
Not Sufficient
St(2)
Area = 8
Area = (1/2)* p * q
p*q = 16
We cant say anything about the value of p
Not Sufficient
Combining St(1) and St(2)
p*q = 16
p = 16/3
Option C
I didnt get you
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