Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A triangle PQRPQR is right-angled at QQ and is drawn inside a circle so that all three vertices lie on the circumference. The lengths of the perpendicular sides are PQ=8 cmPQ = 8\,\text{cm} and QR=15 cmQR = 15\,\text{cm}. a. (i) Prove that PRPR is a diameter of the circle. b. (ii) Determine the radius of the circle. c. (iii) Calculate, correct to one decimal place, the area of the circle.

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