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# Rectangle Problem | Geometry | PRMO-2017 | Question 13

Try this beautiful Rectangle Problem from Geometry, from PRMO 2017.

## Rectangle Problem - Geometry - PRMO 2017, Question 13

In a rectangle $A B C D, E$ is the midpoint of $A B ; F$ is a point on $A C$ such that $B F$ is perpendicular to $A C$; and FE perpendicular to BD. Suppose $\mathrm{BC}=8 \sqrt{3}$. Find AB.

• $9$
• $24$
• $11$

### Key Concepts

Geometry

Triangle

Trigonometry

Answer:$24$

PRMO-2017, Problem 13

Pre College Mathematics

## Try with Hints

We have to find out the value of $AB$. Join $BD$. $BF$ is perpendicular on $AC$.

Let $\angle \mathrm{BAC}=\theta$
since $\mathrm{E}$ is mid point of hypotenous $\mathrm{AB}$ of right $\Delta \mathrm{AFB}$, therefore $A E=F E=B E$

Can you now finish the problem ..........

Therefore

Therefore$\angle E F A=\angle F A E=\theta$
and $\angle \mathrm{FEB}=\angle \mathrm{EAF}+\angle \mathrm{EFA}=2 \theta$
$\Rightarrow \angle E B D=90^{\circ}-\angle B E F=90^{\circ}-2 \theta$
But $\angle \mathrm{FAE}=\angle \mathrm{CAB}=\angle \mathrm{DBA}$
Therefore $\theta=90^{\circ}-2 \theta \Rightarrow \theta=30^{\circ}$
Therefore in $\Delta \mathrm{ABC}, \tan \theta=\frac{\mathrm{BC}}{\mathrm{AB}}$

Can you finish the problem........

Therefore $A B=B C \cot \theta=8 \sqrt{3} \cot 30^{\circ}=24$