Triangle PDC is drawn in side the square

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Mensuration: 2D

Question:

Triangle PDC is drawn in side the square ABCD of side 24 cm where P lies on AB. What is the area of the triangle?

Options:

280 cm²

288 cm²

200 cm²

298 cm²

Correct Answer:

288 cm²

Explanation:

Given,

Sides of square a = 24 cm

Then ,

Area of square = a² = 24² = 576 cm²

Area of triangle = \(\frac{1}{2}\) × area of square = \(\frac{1}{2}\) × 576 = 288 cm²