A point P moves such that it is equidistant from Points Q and R. Find QR when PR = 8cm and angle PRQ = 30^\circ
A
4√3cm
B
8cm
C
8√3cm
D
4cm
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Hint: Make a sketch of an isosceles triangle with two of its sides and angles angles.
: PQ (r) = PR (q) = 8cm
: R^\circ = Q^\circ = 30^\circ
Sum of angles in a triangle = 180^\circ
P^\circ + Q^\circ + R^\circ = 180^\circ
P^\circ + 30^\circ + 30^\circ = 180^\circ
P^\circ = 180^\circ - 60^\circ
p^\circ = 120^\circ.
: PQ = r, PR = q, QR = p
Using sine rule:
\(\frac{p}{sinP}\) = \(\frac{q}{sinq}\)
\(\frac{p}{sin120^\circ}\) = \(\frac{8}{sin30^\circ}\)
cross multiply
p = \(\frac{8 X sin120^\circ}{sin30^\circ}\)
p = \(\frac{8 X \sqrt3/2 }{1/2}\)
p = 8\sqrt3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #1156)