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The circumcentre of the triangle with vertices (0,30),(4,0) and (30,0) is


A

(10,10)

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B

(10,12)

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C

(12,12)

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D

(15,15)

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E

(17,17)

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Solution

The correct option is E

(17,17)


Explanation for the correct option:

Finding the circumcentre:

Step 1: Equating circumradius to find the relation between x,y

Let A(0,30),B(4,0) and C(30,0) be vertices of a triangle.

And its circumcentre be P(x,y).

Hence, PA2=PB2=PC2

Consider PA2=PB2.

(x-0)2+(y-30)2=(x-4)2+(y-0)2=(x-30)2+(y-0)2

Now,

x2+y2-60y+900=x2+y2+16-8x8x-60y+884=01

Step 2: Equating circumradius to find the relation between x,y using (PB)2=PC2

Similarly,

x2-8x+16+y2=x2-60x+900+y252x=883x=17

Step 3: Using the substitution method to find the value x,y

Substituting the value of x in equation 1.

8(17)-60y+884=0136+884=60yy=17

Hence, the coordinates of the circumcentre is (17,17).

Therefore, option (E) is the correct answer.


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