Question:
In the given figure, the perimeter of Δ ABC is
(a) 30 cm
(b) 60 cm
(c) 45 cm
(d) 15 cm
Solution:
We know that tangents from an external point will be equal in length.
Therefore,
AQ = AR
AQ is given as 4 cm. Therefore,
AR = 4
Similarly,
PC = CQ
PC = 5
Therefore,
CQ = 5
Similarly,
BP = BR
BR = 6
Therefore,
BP = 6
Now we can find out the perimeter of the triangle.
Perimeter = AB + BC + CA
From the figure we have,
Perimeter = AR + RB + BP + PC + CQ + QA
Perimeter = 4 + 6 + 6 + 5 + 5 + 4
Perimeter = 30 cm
Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.